Electron & Proton: An Explanation

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The discussion clarifies the fundamental differences between electrons and protons. Protons are heavy, positively charged particles located in an atom's nucleus, while electrons are much lighter, negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus. The movement of electrons is responsible for electricity, and light is emitted when electrons transition between orbits. For further details, refer to the provided Wikipedia links on protons and electrons.

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will you please explain this two electron and proton
 
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Welcome to PF!

Hi Simon! Welcome to PF! :smile:

The proton is a heavy charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

The electron is a much lighter charged particle which orbits the nucleus.

Electricity is made of moving electrons, and light is produced when an electron jumps from one orbit to another.

For more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron
 

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