What is an atom's dense center called?

The nucleus.

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  1. The shell
  2. The bond
  3. The nucleus ✔

Why: The nucleus is the dense core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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Answer: The nucleus. The nucleus is the dense core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

  1. Chemistry en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemistry
    It consists of a dense core called the atomic nucleus
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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