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Which of the following statements correctly describes the composition of an atom?.
- A.A) The nucleus contains protons and neutrons; electrons orbit the nucleus.
- B.B) The nucleus contains electrons; protons orbit the nucleus.
- C.C) Electrons form the nucleus; protons and neutrons orbit.
- D.D) The nucleus contains protons only; neutrons and electrons orbit.
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