Chemistry
Differentiate between the following terms.
Electron and proton
Atomic Structure
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| Electron | Proton |
|---|---|
| Electron [e] is a subatomic particle revolving around the nucleus of the atom in a fixed orbit. | Proton [p] is a subatomic particle present inside the nucleus of an atom. |
| Electron has a unit negative charge of 1.602 x 10-19 coulombs. | Proton has a unit positive charge of 1.602 x 10-19 coulombs |
| Mass of electron is 9.107 x 10-28 g. It is 1⁄1837 of the mass of a hydrogen atom or a proton. | Mass of proton is 1.670 x 10-24 g. It is 1837 times as heavy as an electron. |
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