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Protons and neutrons are also called _____.


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Nucleons:

  • Proton is one of the three types of particles that form all atoms.
  • Protons have a positive electric charge.
  • Neutrons have no electric charge
  • A nucleon is a proton or neutron, especially in the atomic nucleus.

Therefore, protons and neutrons are also called nucleons.


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