A nucleon is either a
A)positron or an electron.
B)proton or an electron.
C)neutron or an electron.
D)proton or a neutron.

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A nucleon refers to either a proton or a neutron, which are the two types of particles found in an atomic nucleus. Electrons are not nucleons as they are found outside of the nucleus. Positrons are also not nucleons as they are antimatter particles with the same mass as electrons but with a positive charge.

A Nucleon Is Either a