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Question
Explain the following:
Mass of an atom is concentrated inside the nucleus of the atom.
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Solution
Mass of an atom is contributed by mass of protons and mass of neutrons present inside the nucleus of an atom. Electrons present outside the nucleus are of negligible mass. Therefore, the mass of an atom is concentrated inside the nucleus of an atom.
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