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Which of these characteristics differentiates electrons from protons and neutrons?

AThey do not move.
BElectrons are larger.
CElectrons are not in a fixed position.
DThey are located in the nucleus.

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C is the correct answer. Electrons are not in a fixed position — they float around the outside of the nucleus in a cloud. In contrast, the protons and neutrons are found inside the nucleus. Electrons are also much smaller than both protons and neutrons.

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