The mass of an atom is concentrated inside the ............. of an atom.

nucleus

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neutron

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proton

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electron

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Solution

The correct option is A nucleus
A majority of the mass of an atom is contributed by its protons and neutrons which reside inside the nucleus. Electrons have negligible mass, and so do not contribute much to the overall mass of the atom. So, the mass of the atom is concentrated in the nucleus.

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