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neutron vs proton
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| neutronnoun/ˈnuː.trɑːn/ | Meaning A very small part of an atom that has no electric charge. | Goes with — | Example A neutron sits in the center of an atom, next to the protons. |
| protonnoun/ˈproʊ.tɑːn/ | Meaning a tiny particle with a positive charge, found in the center of every atom | Goes with number of protons | Example Every atom of hydrogen contains one proton and one electron. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The number of gives the atomic number.