Question

Which of the following best describes the force that holds the nucleus and electrons of an atom together.

A The electric force that exists between oppositely-charged particles is what holds the atom together because the negatively-charged electrons are attracted to the positively-charged nucleus.
B The electric force that exists between similarly-charged particles is what holds the atom together because the negatively-charged electrons are attracted to the negatively-charged nucleus.
C The gravitational force that exists between all particles (or objects) on Earth is what holds the atom together because the mass of the protons attracts the mass of the electrons.
D The gravitational force that exists between all particles (or objects) on Earth is what holds the atom together because the charge of the protons attracts the charge of the electrons.

Answer 1

Answer: d Positive particles in the nucleus are attracted to shared electrons, so the atoms stay close together.

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