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Structure of an Atom

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Which of the following particles exists in atomic nucleus ?

A

Protons and electrons

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Protons and neutrons

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Positrons and neutrons

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Neutrons and electrons

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Protons, neutrons and electrons

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Solution

The correct option is B Protons and neutrons
The particles existing in the nucleus are known as nucleons. Only protons and neutrons exist inside the atomic nucleus and sum of protons and neutrons is known as the mass number of the atom.

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