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An atomic nucleus must contain at least one neutron or else the force of attraction of the electron(s) will collapse the atom. True/false

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True the neutron is neutral meaning it doesnt do anything but keep the balance in check
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True. If the nucleus had only protons and electrons, they would stick together like a magnet and collapse the atom.
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