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The nucleus of the hydrogen atom is call...

The nucleus of the hydrogen atom is called a

A

neutron

B

electron

C

proton

D

none of them

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Hydrogen Atom**: The hydrogen atom is the simplest atom, consisting of only one proton and one electron. 2. **Identifying the Components**: The nucleus of an atom is made up of protons and neutrons. In the case of hydrogen, it has: - **Protons**: The atomic number (Z) of hydrogen is 1, which means it has 1 proton. - **Neutrons**: The mass number (A) of hydrogen is also 1. The mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons. Since there is 1 proton, the number of neutrons must be 0 (A = protons + neutrons; 1 = 1 + 0). 3. **Conclusion about the Nucleus**: Since the nucleus of the hydrogen atom consists solely of one proton and no neutrons, we can conclude that the nucleus of the hydrogen atom is called a proton. 4. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the nucleus of the hydrogen atom is called a proton. ---
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