Give one word answer for the following:
The central, heavy part of the atom containing neutrons and protons.

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Solution

An atom is composed of two main parts.
Nucleus- It is the central, heavy part of the atom and contains neutrons and protons.
Extranuclear part- It consists of electrons revolving around the nucleus in fixed circular paths called orbits.
Hence, the correct answer is the nucleus.

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