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Consider an atom. Which contributes most to the size of the atom?

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Answer:

Protons

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Protons contribute more to both the mass and size of an atom. Protons contribute more to an atom's mass while electrons contribute more to its size.

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Answer:

Protons contribute the most to the size of the atom

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