An atom contains one proton, one electron, and one neutron. Which two particles are most similar in mass?

A proton and a neutron each have a mass of about 1 atomic mass unit, so their masses are very similar. An electron is much lighter, with a mass about 1/1,836 that of a proton. Therefore, the correct choice is the proton and the neutron.

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