Negatively charged electrons are attracted to positively charged particles. This is due to the fundamental principle of electromagnetism: opposite charges attract.

Here's a breakdown:

* Electrons: Tiny, negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

* Protons: Positively charged particles located within the nucleus of an atom.

* Attraction: The force that pulls opposite charges together.

This attraction is what holds atoms together and is the basis for chemical bonding.

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