The difference between Electron and Neutron

When used as nouns, electron means the subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus, whereas neutron means a subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge.


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  1. Electron as a noun (particle):

    The subatomic particle having a negative charge and orbiting the nucleus; the flow of electrons in a conductor constitutes electricity.

  2. Electron as a noun (chemistry, obsolete):

    Alloys of magnesium and other metals, like aluminum or zinc, that were manufactured by the German company Chemische Fabrik Griesheim-Elektron.

  1. Neutron as a noun (particle):

    A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

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