Question

which term describes both the protons and neutrons in the nucleus?
○ quarks
○ leptons
○ nucleons
○ nuclides

Explanation:

• Quarks: Fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons, not the term for protons and neutrons themselves.
• Leptons: A different class of fundamental particles (e.g., electrons), not related to protons/neutrons in the nucleus.
• Nucleons: The collective term for protons and neutrons, as they are the particles found in the atomic nucleus.
• Nuclides: A species of atom characterized by its atomic number, mass number, and energy state, not the term for protons/neutrons.

Answer:

C. nucleons