2006-12-30 14:56:58 · 7 answers · asked by srinivas_pisces 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The nucleus is held together by the strong nuclear force. It operates only at very short distances and overcomes electrostatic repulsion of the protons. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strong_interaction
2006-12-30 20:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "strong force" (that is actually its name!) holds the protons (+) together in the nucleus. Additionally, there are neutrons (neutral) that help stop the protons from repelling each other.
2006-12-30 23:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by callenrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The postive charges are protons. Surrounding the nucleus are electrons, which are negative. This makes the nucleus neutral, because the electrons and protons balance it out.
2006-12-30 23:21:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's called Strong nuclear force. It is much stronger than electromagnetic force. There is also a weak nuclear force. I watched NOVA on PBS and they were talking about this during a 3 part series on quantum physics.
2006-12-30 23:01:02 · answer #4 · answered by DrRocco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atoms have the same # of protons(+) as electrons(-). they have a neutral electrical charge.
ions and nuclear force, that's a whole 'nother discussion.
2006-12-30 23:06:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the neucleus is neutral so pos and neg charged attract to neucleus
2006-12-30 23:22:21 · answer #6 · answered by toadyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it holds negative one too so they equal eachother out.....
2006-12-30 22:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋