Question

30 points!

Which statement best describes the difference between strong nuclear forces and weak nuclear forces? (2 points)
Group of answer choices

Weak nuclear forces are involved when certain types of atoms break down. Strong nuclear forces are responsible for holding atoms' nucleus together.

Weak nuclear forces hold bonds between atoms together. Strong nuclear forces hold together the nucleus of an atom.

Strong nuclear bonds prevent atoms from falling apart. Weak nuclear bonds prevent compounds from falling apart.

Strong nuclear forces are involved in breaking electrons from their shells. Weak nuclear forces hold protons in the nucleus.

Answer 1

The answer is D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Since strong nuclear forces involve only nuclear particles (not electrons, bonds, etc) items 3 and 4 are eliminated.

Again item 2 refers to bonds between atoms and is eliminated.

This leaves only item 1.

Nuclear forces are very short range forces between components of the nucleus.

Weak nuclear forces are trillions of times smaller than strong forces.

Gravitational forces are much much smaller than the weak nuclear force.