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Which central part of an atom contains protons and neutrons?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nucleus
  2. Electron cloud
  3. Orbit
  4. Molecule

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nucleus

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Nucleus šŸ“š Explanation: The nucleus is the dense, positively charged central core of an atom. It contains almost the entire mass of the atom and consists of protons and neutrons packed tightly together. Meanwhile, the negatively charged electrons rapidly orbit this dense center in specific energy levels or shells.