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Created page with "== what is the nucleus? == The '''nucleus''' is the small, dense center of an atom where nearly all of its mass is concentrated. It contains protons and neutrons (collectively known as nucleons). == properties == * **contains**: protons and neutrons * **charge**: positive (due to protons) * **mass**: >99.9% of the atom’s total mass * **size**: ~1/100,000 of the atom’s total diameter == discovery == ernest rutherford discovered the..."
 
 
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== properties ==
== properties ==
* **contains**: [[protons]] and [[neutrons]]   
* contains: [[proton|Protons]] and [[neutrons]]   
* **charge**: positive (due to protons)   
* charge: positive (due to protons)   
* **mass**: >99.9% of the atom’s total mass   
* mass: >99.9% of the atom’s total mass   
* **size**: ~1/100,000 of the atom’s total diameter
* size: ~1/100,000 of the atom’s total diameter


== discovery ==
== discovery ==