| Particle | Relative Charge | Relative Mass | Location |
|-----------------|-----------------|----------------|----------|
| Proton | +1 | 1 | Nucleus |
| Neutron | 0 | 1 | Nucleus |
| Electron | -1 | ~1/1836 | Electron cloud |
Key Points:
* Charge: Protons are positively charged, electrons are negatively charged, and neutrons have no charge (they are neutral).
* Mass: Protons and neutrons have almost identical masses, which are significantly heavier than electrons. Electrons are much smaller and lighter.
* Location: Protons and neutrons reside within the nucleus of an atom, while electrons orbit the nucleus in a cloud.
Further Details:
* Relative Mass: It's important to note that "relative mass" is a comparison to the mass of a proton, which is set to 1. Electrons are so light that they are often considered to have negligible mass in calculations.
* Atomic Number & Mass Number: The number of protons in an atom defines its atomic number and determines its element. The number of protons and neutrons together determine the atomic mass number.
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