Which contributes more to an atom’s mass: electrons or protons? Which contributes more to an atom’s size?
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The mass of an electron is about 9.11 x 10^-31 kg, while the mass of a proton is about 1.67 x 10^-27 kg, which is approximately 2000 times heavier than an electron. Show more…
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