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JAMB Chemistry 1978 Question 28

Question 28

Atomic Structure

The nucleus of an atom contains

  1. A.protons only
  2. B.neutrons only
  3. C.protons and electrons
  4. D.neutrons and electrons
  5. E.protons and neutrons.
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Answer: E (protons and neutrons.)

Explanation

The nucleus holds the protons and neutrons; the electrons are outside it in shells.