Why charge is usually transferred by electrons rather than by protons?

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Vartika
Nov 6, 2017

Electrons are free to move,on being provided with energy.

Explanation:

Electrons are located in shells surrounding the nucleus of the atom,whereas protons are present inside the nucleus. Electrons can move out of the shells on providing energy, but movement of proton will require a very high amount of energy (so as to break the nuclear force).

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