Why is most of the mass of the atom in the nucleus?

A. Protons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

B. Protons and electrons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

C. Neutrons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

D. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

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Kayden Mcmillan

26 May, 16:11

Why is most of the mass of the atom in the nucleus?

A. Protons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

B. Protons and electrons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

C. Neutrons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

D. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of the atom, and they are responsible for the mass of the atom.

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Snow · Answer 1

Well, both subatomic particles of protons and neutrons contribute to the mass of the atom, and thus I believe that the correct response would be D. Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of the atom and both are responsible for the mass, atomic mass of the atom.