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What similarities and difference exist between electrons and neutrons? Consider charge, size, location and number.

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Charge:

An electron has a negative charge and a neutron has a neutral charge.


Size:

Electrons have a really small mass whereas the neutron has a mass of about 1 amu.


Location:

Neutrons are found in center of an atom, but electrons are around it.


Number:

The number of electrons and neutrons in atom varies.

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