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The charge on a proton is +1.6 X 10(-19)...

The charge on a proton is `+1.6 X 10(-19) C` and that on an
. electron is `-1.6 X 10 (-19)C.` Does it mean that the electron
. has a charge `3.2 X 10(-19) c` less than the charge of a
. proton?

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