The Nucleus of an Atom Consists Of

Question

The nucleus of an atom consists of
A)electrons.
B)protons.
C)neutrons.
D)protons + neutrons.
E)protons + electrons.

Accepted Answer

The nucleus of an atom consists of protons and neutrons, which are known as nucleons. Electrons orbit around the nucleus in different energy levels or shells. Therefore, options A, B, and E are incorrect. The nucleus does not contain electrons, only protons and neutrons.