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Which of the following statements are incorrect for a nucleus of an atom?
(a) The size of nucleus is of the order of 10-5 m.
(b) It contains nucleons naming proton and neutron.
(c) The total number of nucleons determines its atomic number.
(d) The mass of nucleus of an atom is approximately equal to the product of its mass number and the number of proton.
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Both (a) and (c)
💡 Explanation:
The size of a nucleus is of the order 10-14 m. The total number of nucleons determines the atomic mass of an atom. Here, both the statements are incorrect.