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The nucleus of an atom attracts the electrons which orbit around it. This is what stops an atom from falling apart. Explain why the nucleus and electrons attract each other.​
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The nucleus of an atom attracts the electrons which orbit around it. This is what stops an atom from falling apart. Explain why the nucleus and electrons attract each other.​

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Answer: The answer is electricity and magnetism.

Explanation: The atom's center, or nucleus, is positively charged and the electrons that whirl around this nucleus are negatively charged, so they attract each other. The reason the force is strong is because the atom is so small.

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