The particles present within the nucleus of an atom are called ________.

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The smallest region situated in the center of an atom is called the nucleus.
The protons and neutrons collectively present in a nucleus, are called nucleons.
Therefore, the particles present within the nucleus of an atom are called nucleons.

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The particles present within the nucleus of an atom are called ________.

The smallest region situated in the center of an atom is called the nucleus.The protons and neutrons collectively present in a nucleus, are called nucleons.Therefore, the particles present within the nucleus of an atom are called nucleons.

The smallest region situated in the center of an atom is called the nucleus.
The protons and neutrons collectively present in a nucleus, are called nucleons.
Therefore, the particles present within the nucleus of an atom are called nucleons.