The nucleus of an atom consists of
- Aelectrons and protons
- Bprotons and neutrons
- Celectrons only
- Delectrons and neutrons
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) protons and neutrons
Explanation
The nucleus is the small, dense, positively charged centre of the atom.
It consists of protons (positive) and neutrons (neutral), together called nucleons.
Electrons revolve outside the nucleus, so they are not part of it.