alleryWhat particles make up the nucleus of a deuterium (2H) atom?
A2 protons, 0 neutrons
B0 protons, 2 neutrons
C1 proton, 1 neutron
D1 proton, 2 neutrons
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1 proton, 1 neutron
A deuterium atom contains one proton and one neutron in its atomic nucleus.
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