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What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

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What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?.

  1. A.Electrons and protons
  2. B.Protons and neutrons
  3. C.Neutrons and electrons
  4. D.Only protons

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Structure of an Atom

An atom consists of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. The nucleus contains protons and neutrons, while electrons are arranged in shells around the nucleus.

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    Describe the structure of an atom.

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