Which of the following is a characteristic of the nucleus of an atom?
A) It is negatively charged.
B) It is neutrally charged.
C) It accounts for most of the volume of the atom.
D) It contains an atom's protons and electrons.
E) It accounts for most of the mass of the atom.

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The nucleus of an atom is positively charged and contains an atom's protons and neutrons, which account for most of the mass of the atom. It is very small and dense, occupying a very small volume in comparison to the entire atom.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Nucleus