The nucleus of an atom cannot be said to
A) contain most of the atom's mass.
B) be small in size.
C) be electrically neutral.
D) deflect alpha particles that come near it.

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The nucleus of an atom is not electrically neutral; it contains protons, which are positively charged, and neutrons, which have no charge. The electrons, which are negatively charged, are located outside the nucleus, making the nucleus itself positively charged.

The Nucleus of an Atom Cannot Be Said to