SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which particles make up the nucleus of an atom?
A
protons and neutrons
B
electrons and protons
C
electrons, protons, and neutrons
D
electrons and neutrons
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Atomic nuclei consist of electrically positive protons and electrically neutral neutrons. These are held together by the strongest known fundamental force, called the strong force. The nucleus makes up much less than . 01% of the volume of the atom, but typically contains more than 99.9% of the mass of the atom.

Detailed explanation-2: -An atom consists of a central nucleus that is surrounded by one or more negatively charged electrons. The nucleus is positively charged and contains one or more relatively heavy particles known as protons and neutrons. Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter.

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