11.3k views
1 vote
Describe the composition of the nucleus of an atom.

Question 2 options:


It is composed of protons.


It is composed of protons and neutrons.


It is composed of protons and electrons.


It is composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

User Pasha Bitz
by
8.6k points

1 Answer

5 votes
An atom contains protons, neutrons, and electrons.

The protons and neutrons are at the center of the atom and make up the nucleus.

Protons have a positive charge.
Neutrons have a neutral charge, or no charge.
Electrons have a negative charge.

The answer to your question is:

It is composed of protons and neutrons.
User Jerryf
by
7.6k points