Question

The protons and neutrons collectively present in the nucleus are called ________.

Answer 1

• The protons and neutrons are concentrated in the small region at the center of the atom, that region is called the nucleus.
• The protons and neutrons are collectively called nucleons.
• A nucleon is one of either of the two types of subatomic particles (neutrons and protons) which are located in the nucleus of atoms.
• Their number is called the atomic mass number.

Therefore, the protons and neutrons collectively present in the nucleus are called nucleons.