The nucleus of an atom contains

electrons

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protons alone

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neutrons alone

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protons and neutrons

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Solution

The correct option is D
protons and neutrons

Explanation for correct option
(D) The whole mass of the atom is present in the nucleus of the atom.
The nucleus of an atom is made of a number of protons and neutrons.
Thus, option (D) i.e. protons and neutrons is the correct answer.

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