Structure of Atom | Discovery of Proton, Neutron & Electron | NCERT | CBSE | GSEB | NEET | JEE

An atom consists of three fundamental particles: protons, which carry a positive charge; neutrons, which are electrically neutral; and electrons, which carry a negative charge. Protons and neutrons are located within the nucleus, while electrons move around it. The number of protons determines the element, whereas neutrons influence the atomic mass