MCQ
The nucleus of an atom contains
- AElectrons and protons
- ✓Protons and neutrons
- CElectrons and neutrons
- DElectrons, protons and neutrons
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Protons and neutrons
The atom consists of a tiny nucleus surrounded by moving electrons.
The nucleus contains protons, which have a positive charge equal in magnitude to the electron's negative charge.
The nucleus may also contain neutrons, which have virtually the same mass but no charge.
The nucleus contains protons, which have a positive charge equal in magnitude to the electron's negative charge.
The nucleus may also contain neutrons, which have virtually the same mass but no charge.
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