Why do electrons flow from negative to positive and electric charge flows from positive to negative?

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We have a high potential of electrons gathered at the positive terminal and a low potential of electrons at the negative terminal, which causes an electric current to flow. The fact that there is an imbalance in the quantity of accessible electrons has more to do with it than the charge attached to each individual particle. The electrons naturally flow from the high potential to the low potential, or from the positive pole to the negative pole, when you complete the circuit by turning on the switch. Consider it this way: If you build a dam to stop a torrent of water, you create a buildup or reserve of water behind the dam. A &quot;flow&quot; of water from the extra water you have available begins when the floodgate of the dam is opened. Since the water levels are low in front of the dam, this water flows pretty easily there. The same holds true for the passage of electric current across a circuit.

Why do electrons flow from negative to positive and electric charge flows from positive to negative?

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