Which of the following statements about the nucleus of a typical atom (such as a carbon atom in your little finger) is FALSE:
A) the nucleus has an overall positive charge
B) the nucleus takes up a very small amount of space compared to the entire atom
C) the nucleus contains both protons and neutrons
D) the nucleus repels the electrons which move around it
E) the nucleus contains most of the mass of the atom

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The statement "the nucleus repels the electrons which move around it" is false. In fact, the opposite is true - the positively charged nucleus attracts the negatively charged electrons and holds them in orbit around it.

Which of the Following Statements About the Nucleus of a Typical