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Nucleus of an atom is central dense mass consisting of protons and neutrons. If an atom is enlarged to the size of a classroom, the nucleus would be the size of a pinhead. In other words, an atom is almost empty. The size of a nucleus is that as compared to that of an atom.
What can we say about nucleons, the constituents of nucleus?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Protons and neutrons together form the nucleus.