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Where does the majority of the mass of an atom come from

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what the one up there said
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Answer:

The Nucleus

Step-by-step explanation:

The nucleus contains the majority of an atom's mass because protons and neutrons are much heavier than electrons, whereas electrons occupy almost all of an atom's volume. I hope this helps you :D

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