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= protons – structure, properties, and importance =
== what is a proton? ==
== what is a proton? ==
A '''proton''' is a type of subatomic particle found in the [[nucleus]] of every [[atom]]. It carries a single positive electric charge (+1e) and is one of the three main particles that make up an atom, alongside [[neutrons]] and [[electrons]].
A '''proton''' is a type of subatomic particle found in the [[nucleus]] of every [[atom]]. It carries a single positive electric charge (+1e) and is one of the three main particles that make up an atom, alongside [[neutrons]] and [[electrons]].