Give a comparison between two properties of electrons and protons - Science - Structure of the Atom

Question

Give a comparison between two properties of electrons and protons

Namita Bisht · Accepted Answer

Solution:

An atom is defined as the basic unit of matter By basic, we
mean that it is the building block of matter It is the smallest
particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction
Every atom consists of protons, neutrons and electrons

Properties
Electrons
Protons

Charge
They are negatively charged
They are positively charged

Mass
The mass of an electron is about 1/2000 times the mass of a
hydrogen atom
The mass of the proton is taken as one unit and equals the mass
of a neutron

Location
They are located outside the nucleus
They are located in the nucleus

Properties	Electrons	Protons
Charge	They are negatively charged.	They are positively charged.
Mass	The mass of an electron is about 1/2000 times the mass of a hydrogen atom.	The mass of the proton is taken as one unit and equals the mass of a neutron.
Location	They are located outside the nucleus.	They are located in the nucleus.