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In your own words describe protons, neutrons, and electrons *

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An electron

is the lightest essential particle that makes up an atom and has the least possible charge in terms of negative electricity.

A proton

is a subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge that, together with neutrons, forms the nucleus of atoms.

A neutron

is a massive particle with no electrical charge. It is a baryon made up of two down quarks and one up quark.

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