What is the center of the atom called? A. Electron B.Neutron C.Nucleus D.Proton
Chemistry · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
Answered on
The center of the atom is called the nucleus.
Inside the nucleus, there are two subatomic particles found, namely the positively charge particle called the proton, and the neutral charge particle called the neutron, hence they keep the nucleus intact. The nucleus was discovered by Ernest Rutherford in 1911, when he conducted the Gold Foil Experiment, where he enclosed an alpha particle, and aim the light at a gold foil. From his observation, he concluded that an atom has a dense positively charge center, which reflects positive charges.
Final answer:
C. Nucleus