Multiple Choice
Which three subatomic particles with specific charges are the primary components of atoms?
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2. Atoms & Elements
Subatomic Particles
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Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?
A
Only protons
B
Electrons and protons
C
Protons and neutrons
D
Neutrons and electrons
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the structure of an atom, which consists of a nucleus and an electron cloud surrounding it.
Understand that the nucleus contains particles that contribute to most of the atom's mass.
Identify the subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons, and know their locations within the atom.
Recognize that protons and neutrons are located inside the nucleus, while electrons orbit around the nucleus.
Conclude that the subatomic particles found in the nucleus are protons and neutrons.
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