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What are protons and neutrons made of?

Quarks.

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  2. Quarks ✔
  3. Only electrons

Why: Protons and neutrons are built from quarks, which are fundamental particles bound by the strong force.

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Answer: Quarks. Protons and neutrons are built from quarks, which are fundamental particles bound by the strong force.

  1. Scouting America: Nuclear Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/nuclear-science
    explain or show how quarks make up protons and neutrons
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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