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Which of these characteristics differentiate electrons from protons and neutrons

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Electrons are not in a fixed position — they float around the outside of the nucleus in a cloud. In contrast, the protons and neutrons are found inside the nucleus. Electrons are also much smaller than both protons and neutrons.
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