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The

is very dense since it is extremely

small and protons and neutrons have a lot of mass for their
size.

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Answer:

Size and Mass of the Nucleus

Step-by-step explanation:

Electrons have virtually no mass, but protons and neutrons have a lot of mass for their size. As a result, the nucleus has virtually all the mass of an atom. Given its great mass and tiny size, the nucleus is very dense.

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