alleryStart learning →Which nucleus occurs in the commonest form of hydrogen?
AOne proton and no neutrons
BOne proton and one electron
COne neutron and no protons
DOne electron and one neutron
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. One proton and no neutrons
The commonest hydrogen nucleus is a single proton, so a nucleus need not contain a neutron.
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