What is nucleon and where is it present?

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Nucleon
The words "nucleon" refer to protons and neutrons, which are found in the atomic nucleus.
An electron has a negative charge, a proton has a positive charge while neutrons are uncharged species.
Protons and neutrons are present inside the nucleus of an atom while electrons revolve around circular orbits.

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