List three differences between electron, proton, and neutron.
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| Feature | Electron, Proton, and Neutron Differences |
|---|---|
| $1.$ Charge | Electron has a negative charge, Proton has a positive charge, and Neutron has no charge. |
| $2.$ Location | Electron is present in orbits around the nucleus, whereas both Proton and Neutron are present inside the nucleus. |
| $3.$ Mass | The mass of an electron is negligible ($\frac{1}{2000}$ times that of a proton), while the mass of both proton and neutron is approximately $1$ atomic mass unit $(amu)$. |
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