Where are the protons and neutrons located?

The atom is composed of two parts, the nucleus, which contains the Protons and neutrons, and is positively charged; and the negative electrons surrounding it. read more

Neutrons are located with protons in the nucleus; they too exchange mesons with protons and with each other to form the strong nuclear force, but they do not have to overcome the repulsion from Coulomb forces since neutrons are not charged. read more

Protons, neutrons and electrons are located in the atom. The protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus; the electrons are around the nucleus, arranged in shells. read more