Difference between RAM and ROM

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What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

ROM

It is read only memory.
It is non-volatile memory.
It has small storage capacity.
Data is written into it using special devices and ultraviolet rays.

RAM

It is read and write memory.
It is volatile memory.
It has large storage capacity.
Data is written into it using electrical devices.