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How does a proton differ from an electron?

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They differ in physical size, mass, electrical charge and location in the atom.

  • Proton carries positive charge and electron carries negative charge.
  • Protons are present in the nucleus and the electron revolves in their particular orbits.
  • Protons have much more mass than an electron.

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