Question

What would be the effect of adding a proton to a nucleus?

A. It would increase the strong nuclear force and increase the
electrostatic force.
B. It would decrease the strong nuclear force and decrease the
electrostatic force.
C. It would increase the strong nuclear force and decrease the
electrostatic force.
D. It would decrease the strong nuclear force and increase the
electrostatic force.

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The electrostatic force and strong nuclear force are opposite forces. The electrostatic force causes the repulsion beteween the positively charged protons in the nucleus but the strong force keeps the nucleus glued together but overcoming the electrostatic force. They would both increase upon the addition of a proton or radioactivity will result.