Science has determined with some certainty where the are within the nucleus of an atom.

a: electrons

b: protons

c: protons and neutrons

d: protons and electrons

C. Protons and neutrons. They are located in the nucleus f an atom while the electrons orbit the nucleus.

i would say b

explanation:

but i think i would need more information than that

  the   balanced   equation   for   reaction of   ca metal   with   o2 to   produce   cao   is as below

2 ca+ o2→ 2 cao2

  explanation

the reaction is   balanced     since the   number of atoms   in reactant side is   equal to   number of atoms   in   product side.   for   example   they   are 2   atom of   ca in   reactant   side   and   2   atoms of ca   in   the product side.

  the   process   is a   meet the   requirement   of   redox   reaction because :     calcium   is   oxidized   from   oxidation state 0   to 2+   while   oxygen   is reduced from   oxidation   state   0   to 2-