General science UPPSC 1996 GS-I
Question

The nucleus of an atom consists of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Protons and Neutrons

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Protons and Neutrons”.

The nucleus of an atom consists of Protons and Neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus, but they are not part of it. Radon is a chemical element and is not a component of the nucleus.

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