Physics A-Level
Comparison of proton and electron properties
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The electron has a much larger specific charge than the proton because the electron has a far smaller mass.
Topics that use Comparison of proton and electron properties
- Constituents of the atom (AQA A-Level)
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- Isotopes
- Neutrality of the atom
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