Protons and neutrons are also called _____.

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Nucleons:
Proton is one of the three types of particles that form all atoms.
Protons have a positive electric charge.
Neutrons have no electric charge
A nucleon is a proton or neutron, especially in the atomic nucleus.
Therefore, protons and neutrons are also called nucleons.

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Protons and neutrons are also called _____.

Nucleons:Proton is one of the three types of particles that form all atoms. Protons have a positive electric charge.Neutrons have no electric chargeA nucleon is a proton or neutron, especially in the atomic nucleus.Therefore, protons and neutrons are also called nucleons.

Nucleons:
Proton is one of the three types of particles that form all atoms.
Protons have a positive electric charge.
Neutrons have no electric charge
A nucleon is a proton or neutron, especially in the atomic nucleus.
Therefore, protons and neutrons are also called nucleons.