1. Location:
* Nucleus: Located at the center of the atom, containing protons and neutrons. It's extremely dense and makes up almost all of the atom's mass.
* Electrons: Orbit the nucleus in a cloud-like region called the electron cloud. They are much smaller than protons and neutrons and move at high speeds.
2. Charge:
* Nucleus: Generally carries a positive charge due to the presence of protons (positively charged particles). The number of protons determines the element's atomic number.
* Electrons: Carry a negative charge. The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to the number of protons, resulting in a balanced charge.
