Answer to Question #329151 in Atomic and Nuclear Physics for Ehtisham

Question

Does the nucleus have structure just like atom?

Answer 1

The atomic nucleus is the central area of the atom. It is composed of two kinds of subatomic particles: protons and neutrons. The number of protons and neutrons in the atom define what type of atom or element it is. An element is a bunch of atoms that all have the same type of atomic structure.