Question
what is the primary role of the strong nuclear force in an atom?
1. it holds electrons in orbit around the nucleus
2. it causes protons and neutrons toa attract each other, holding the nucleus together.
3. it is responsible for the chemical bonding between atoms.
4. it allows atoms to undergo radioactive decay
1. it holds electrons in orbit around the nucleus
2. it causes protons and neutrons toa attract each other, holding the nucleus together.
3. it is responsible for the chemical bonding between atoms.
4. it allows atoms to undergo radioactive decay
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The primary role of the strong nuclear force in an atom is:
**2. it causes protons and neutrons to attract each other, holding the nucleus together.**
The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force that binds protons and neutrons (collectively known as nucleons) within the atomic nucleus, overcoming the electrostatic repulsion between positively charged protons.
**2. it causes protons and neutrons to attract each other, holding the nucleus together.**
The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force that binds protons and neutrons (collectively known as nucleons) within the atomic nucleus, overcoming the electrostatic repulsion between positively charged protons.