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Question
How does a proton differ from an electron?
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Solution
Based on charge: Protons are positively charged subatomic particles, whereas electrons are negatively charged particles.
Based on mass: Mass of a proton is approximately 1840 times more than the mass of an electron.
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Element |
Symbol |
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P |
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