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Question 10 • Physical Science

Which statement describes an atomic nucleus?

Answer
A
An atomic nucleus has no electrical charge.
B
An atomic nucleus is negatively charged.
C
An atomic nucleus consists of mostly empty space.
D
An atomic nucleus contains most of the atom’s mass.

Explanation

The nucleus is made of protons and neutrons, which account for nearly all of an atom’s mass. It is positively charged because protons carry positive charge, so it is not negatively charged or electrically neutral. The statement that the nucleus is mostly empty space describes the atom as a whole, not its nucleus.

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