Question

The central part of an atom holding ________ charged particles and neutral ________ is called nucleus.

• A. positively
• B. particles

Answer 1

Nucleus is a structure located in the centre of an atom that contains the nucleons i.e. protons and neutrons.

• Protons are particles that are positively charged.
• Neutrons are particles that do not have charge at all or are neutral.

Hence, the central part of an atom holding positively charged particles and neutral particles is called nucleus.