Electrons are found
A) in the nucleus of an atom.
B) only in complex molecules.
C) in a shell that surrounds the atom's nucleus.
D) in both the nucleus and inner shell of an atom.

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom in specific electron shells or energy levels. They are not found in the nucleus itself. Option A is incorrect. Option B is also incorrect. Complex molecules may have many electrons, but electrons are not only found in complex molecules. Option D is incorrect. Electrons are not found in the nucleus but are found in the electron shells around it.

Electrons Are Found