Which statement about the atomic nucleus is correct? a. The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons and has a negative charge. b. The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons and has a positive charge. c. The nucleus is made of electrons and has a positive charge. d. The nucleus is made of electrons and has a negative charge.

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3 October, 13:18

Which statement about the atomic nucleus is correct? a. The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons and has a negative charge. b. The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons and has a positive charge. c. The nucleus is made of electrons and has a positive charge. d. The nucleus is made of electrons and has a negative charge.

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Tyrell Gordon · Answer 1

B. The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons and has a positive charge.

This is because protons are positively charged whereas neutrons are neutral, have no charge. Hence, the resultant charge in nucleus is positive due to protons, but it contains both, protons and neutrons.