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  • Understanding the Atom's Nucleus: Charge and Mass Distribution
    The region of the atom where most of the positive charge and almost all its mass is located is the nucleus.

    Here's why:

    * Positive charge: The nucleus contains protons, which have a positive charge.

    * Mass: The nucleus contains protons and neutrons. Protons and neutrons are much heavier than electrons, so the nucleus accounts for almost all of the atom's mass.

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