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The atom core, commonly referred to as the atomic nucleus, is the central part of an atom that contains its protons and neutrons. The atom core is densely packed with positively charged protons, which are stationed at the center, surrounded by neutrons that have no electric charge. Protons and neutrons in the atom core make up the majority of the atom's mass, with the number of protons determining the element of an atom and the number of neutrons contributing to the atom's overall mass.

The structure of the atom core is typically described as being spherical in shape, and is held

Different elements are distinguished by the number of protons present in their nucleus, making it unique. When

together
by
the
strong
nuclear
force.
This
force
is
one
of
the
four
fundamental
forces
of
nature,
responsible
for
binding
particles
like
protons
and
neutrons
together
in
the
nucleus.
Despite
the
strong
nuclear
force
holding
it
in
an
atomic
nucleus,
the
atom
core
is
still
being
bombarded
by
the
weak
nuclear
force,
which
governs
radioactive
decay.
a
change
is
observed
in
the
number
of
protons,
this
change
is
referred
to
as
an
isotope,
when
a
variation
of
the
neutron
number
occurs
this
is
known
as
an
isotope
of
that
element.
Knowledge
of
the
structure
of
the
atom
core
forms
the
foundation
of
nuclear
physics,
where
researchers
study
the
properties
and
behaviors
of
atomic
nuclei,
influencing
many
fields
of
study
ranging
from
energy
production
to
medical
treatments
of
cancer.