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An atom contains 3 protons, 3 electrons, and 4 neutrons. Which of the following statements

correctly describes the nucleus of this atom?
A the nucleus contains 3 positively charged particles
B the nucleus contains 3 negatively charged particles
C the nucleus contains 3 positively charged particles and 4 neutrally charged particles
D the nucleus contains 3 negatively charged particles and 4 neutrally charged particles

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Answer: C

C describes more of the nucleus than A does, and is correct in stating the amount of positive charged particles and neutral charged particles.
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C because a nucleus contains only positive particles and neutral particles.
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