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Which force causes the protons in an atom to be attracted to one another?

Which force causes the protons in an atom to be attracted to one another?
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Which force causes the protons in an atom to be attracted to one another?

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the electromagnetic force

Step-by-step explanation:

  • the electromagnetic force of attraction between negative electrons and positive protons in the nucleus keeps electrons in the area surrounding the nucleus
  • the electromagnetic force of repulsion between positive protons in the nucleus is overcome by the strong nuclear force between protons and neutrons
  • credits: online source
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