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Why does every element except hydrogen need at least one neutron and its nucleus?
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Why does every element except hydrogen need at least one neutron and its nucleus?

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It needs attractive force from the strong nuclear interaction to counter the electrostatic repulsion between the protons.

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It has to counter

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