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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