(i) What is the nucleus of an atom and what is the nature of charge on it?
(ii) Name the scientist who discovered the nucleus of atom.

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(i) The nucleus of the atom is the central region which contains positively charged protons and neutral neutrons. Basically, the nucleus of the atom is positively charged.

(ii) Ernest Rutherford by his gold foil experiments discovered the nucleus of the atom.

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