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Protons and Electrons are actually quite different.

Protons have a positive electric charge, while electrons have a negative electric charge.

Atoms usually have the same number of protons and electrons, which means they balance each other out giving a neutral electric charge. If there are more of either protons or electrons, the atom will have an overall charge. (Negative or Positive).

Protons are also located in the nucleus with the neutrons, while electrons are located in the outer shells surrounding the nucleus.

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