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No, protons do not orbit the nucleus in an atom. They are located within the nucleus along with neutrons. Electrons are the particles that orbit the nucleus in an atom.

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In an atom orbit the nucleus?

electrons orbit the protons and neutrons


Do protons circle the nucles of an atom?

No, Electrons do. Protons do not orbit around the nucleus of atom. It is electron which moves around the nucleus.


Where are protons located inside atom?

Protons are found in the nucleus of an atom, along with the neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus.


How are protons and neutrons alike?

Neutrons and protons are alike because when the electrons orbit around an atom, they are both in the center of the atom, or in the nucleus!!!


Which subatomic particle are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.


Within an atom protons and neutrons are found in the?

Protons are found in nucleus, as neutrons are also.


Do neutrons orbit the outside of an atom?

Neutrons and Protons make up the nucleus. Electrons orbit an atom.


Where are the protons neutrons and electron located in the atom?

Protons and neutrons are located within the nucleus. Electrons are revolving around the nucleus.


What is the structure of an atom described as?

An atom consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons in energy levels or shells. The protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus at the center of the atom, while the electrons orbit around the nucleus in specific energy levels.


What is the nucleus in the center of a atom made of?

The center of an atom is made up of protons and neutrons it's called the nucleus.


Where can you find neutrons in an atom?

Nuetrons are found in the center of an atom which is called the nucleus.


Where are the nucleus and the electron located in one atom?

The nucleus is the center of an atom and is made up of protons and neutrons. Electrons freely orbit around the nucleus.