________ and ________ reside in the atomic nucleus.
A)Protons, electrons
B)Electrons, neutrons
C)Protons, neutrons
D)Neutrons, only neutrons
E)none of the above

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Protons and neutrons are the only particles that reside in the atomic nucleus. Electrons, on the other hand, orbit around the nucleus in electron shells. Option A is incorrect because electrons do not reside in the nucleus. Option B is incorrect because electrons and neutrons have different positions in an atom. Option D is incorrect because only having neutrons in the nucleus leads to an unstable and radioactive atom. Option E is incorrect because choice C is the correct answer.

________ and ________ Reside in the Atomic Nucleus

and Reside in the Atomic Nucleus