Question

Which statement best describes the difference between strong nuclear forces and weak nuclear forces?
Weak nuclear forces hold the atoms' nucleus together, strong nuclear forces tear them apart.
Strong nuclear forces are responsible for holding electrons in bonds; weak nuclear forces are involved when the bonds break.
Weak nuclear forces hold protons and neutrons together, strong nuclear forces
hold electrons in their shells.
Strong nuclear forces are responsible for holding together the nucleus of an atom; weak nuclear forces are involved when certain types of atoms break down.

Answer 1

Strong nuclear forces are responsible for holding together the nucleus of an atom, while weak nuclear forces are involved in certain types of radioactive decay processes where particles are ejected from the nucleus.