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Describe the composition of the nucleus of an atom.

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It is composed of protons.


It is composed of protons and neutrons.


It is composed of protons and electrons.


It is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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An atom contains protons, neutrons, and electrons.

The protons and neutrons are at the center of the atom and make up the nucleus.

Protons have a positive charge.
Neutrons have a neutral charge, or no charge.
Electrons have a negative charge.

The answer to your question is:

It is composed of protons and neutrons.
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