What Are the Key Differences Between Electrons and Positrons?

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Electrons and positrons are fundamentally similar particles, sharing the same mass but possessing opposite electric charges. The charge of an electron is negative, while a positron has a positive charge, making positrons the antimatter counterparts of electrons. The charge is an intrinsic property of the particles and cannot be altered; electrons cannot be converted to positrons or vice versa. Understanding these differences is crucial in the study of particle physics and antimatter. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing these fundamental characteristics.
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Hello everyone. I have so many questions. I have started reading the FAQs and that has helped some. I will continue reading so I hope you will cut me some slack if I asked simple, already answered questions...

I read that an electron is the same thing as a positron, except they have diferent (opposite)charges. So they have the same mass make up, different charges?? What creates the charge? Can the negative charge of an electron be changed to a positive charge, etc?
 
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neg entropy said:
I read that an electron is the same thing as a positron, except they have diferent (opposite)charges. So they have the same mass make up, different charges?? What creates the charge? Can the negative charge of an electron be changed to a positive charge, etc?

A positron is an anti-matter version of an electron. Electrons cannot be converted from negative to positive.
 

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