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Which of the following subatomic particles is found inside the nucleus of a hydrogen atom?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 11 · Chemistry · Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  1. Proton
  2. Neutron
  3. Electron
  4. Positron
Answer
Proton

The correct answer is Proton — Therefore the particle present in the nucleus is a proton.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the nucleus of a hydrogen atom.
  2. Recall that hydrogen has one proton and no neutrons.
  3. Therefore the particle present in the nucleus is a proton.
Common mistake: Confusing proton with neutron

Concept tested: Subatomic particles in nucleus

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