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Why do protons repel protons but attract electrons?

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good sir/madam, Two electrons repel each other because they both have a negative electrical charge. Two protons repel each other because they both have a positive charge. They have to have the opposite charges to attract.

Good day, good sir/madam.

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Answer: Two electrons will tend to repel each other because both have a negative electrical charge. Two protons will also tend to repel each other because they both have a positive charge.

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