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Rutherford proposed that atoms have positive nuclei. Which statement correctly describes the nucleus of an atom?

A. Most of the mass of an atom is located in the nucleus.


B. The nucleus contains the protons and electrons.


C. Most of the volume of an atom is taken up by the nucleus.


D. The charge on the nucleus determines the charge of the atom.

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I think that The answer is B
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Which statement correctly describes the nucleus of the atom?

The nucleus of the atom contains the electrons.The nucleus of the atom is mostly empty space.The nucleus of the atom surrounds the center of the atom.The nucleus of the atom contains most of the mass of an atom.
the answer is D
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