The ___________ is owning up almost 99.99% of the mass of the atom, but by default it covers only $10^{- 5}$ of the volume of the atom.

Neutron

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Proton

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Nucleus

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Electron

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Solution

The correct option is C
Nucleus

Each of these atoms is each made up of an incredibly small nucleus and even smaller electrons. The nucleus covers almost 99.99% of the mass of the atom but is covering only a minuscule space in the middle of the atom.

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