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Which of the following includes all of the subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom?
A
Electrons and protons
B
Electrons, protons, and neutrons
C
Neutrons and electrons
D
Neutrons and protons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nucleons include protons and neutrons. All the positive charge of an atom is contained in the nucleus, and originates from the protons.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protons and neutrons are present inside the nucleus of an atom while electrons revolve around circular orbits.

Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, the subatomic particle which is present in the nucleus of an atom as per Rutherford’s model of an atom is Proton, a positively charged particle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Protons and Neutrons together make up the nucleus of an atom and hence are called nucleons.

Detailed explanation-5: -Protons, neutrons, and electrons are the three main subatomic particles found in an atom.

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