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State whether these statements are true or false. Electrons can be found any distance from the nucleus.Protons can only be found in the nucleus.

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State whether these statements are true or false. Electrons can be found any distance from the nucleus.Protons can only be found in the nucleus.

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  1. False - Electrons are found in specific energy levels or shells, not just any distance from the nucleus.
  2. True - Protons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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