Question

2. Which of the following best represents the nucleus in a model of an atom?

a positively charged nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons
O a positively charged nucleus consisting of electrons and neutrons
a neutral nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons
a neutral nucleus consisting of electrons and neutrons

Answer 1

A positively charged nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons

Step-by-step explanation:

The atomic nucleus is a positively charged region located at the core of an atom that consists of positively charged protons and neutral neutrons while the negatively charged electrons make up the outer cloud (electrons are therefore not contained in the nucleus).