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Science Question on The Structure of an Atom

Compare the properties of electrons, protons and neutrons.

Answer

The properties of electrons, protons and neutrons-

PractileNature of ChargeMassLocation
ElectronElectrons are negatively charged.9×10319 \times 10^{–31} kgExtra nuclear part distributed in different shell or orbits.
ProtonProtons are positively charged.1.672×10271.672 \times 10^{–27} kg (1 µ)
(approx. 2000 times that of the electron)Nucleus
NeutronNeutrons are neutral.Equal to mass of protonNucleus