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  • Electron Charge & Atomic Structure: What Happens When You Add a Proton?
    It depends on what you mean by "plus."

    In terms of charge:

    * An electron has a charge of -1.

    * A proton has a charge of +1.

    * When you combine an electron and a proton, their charges cancel out, resulting in a neutral particle. This is the fundamental basis of an atom.

    In terms of particle physics:

    * An electron is a fundamental particle, meaning it's not made of anything smaller.

    * Adding a proton to an electron doesn't create a new particle, but rather forms a hydrogen atom.

    In other contexts:

    * "Plus" can also be used to represent addition. However, adding an electron to something else (like a material) is not a simple addition. It depends on the material and the specific conditions.

    To get a more precise answer, please clarify what you mean by "plus."

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