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A couple of factors: 1) The neutrons act as "buffers" between the protons. 2) Neutrons are attracted to protons via the "Strong" force, which is significantly stronger than electromagnetism. 3) A "Weak" Force (1/11 that of electromagnetism) also gives some attraction between particles.
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Why are neutrons in the nucleus of an atom if they have no charge?
well they aren't going to orbit if they have no charge. They hold the protons together. Protons, with the same charge, wouldn't stay together without neutrons.
How are the protons held together in an atom?
Protons are made up of quarks: two up, one down. The quarks are are held together by gluons and the strong force (similar to gravity, in a way).The protons are then bound to the neutrons by the same strong force.
Atoms are electrically neutral because they have the same number of?
It has the same number of protons and electrons. Because protons have got positive charges while the electrons have got negative charges, so if their amount is the same, the atom will be a neutral one.
Are neutrons the same as protons?
No. Protons have a positive charge. Neutron have no charge, they are also have a very slightly larger mass.
Do protons have an opposite electrical charge from electrons?
Protons= Positive chargeElectrons= Negative chargeso no they do not have the same electrical charge
Are the charges of protons always the same?
yes. protons always have positive charge.
In atoms with the same number of electrons and protons. what is the charge?
There is no charge. The atom is neutral.
What is the charge of atom with the same number of protons and electrons?
0 -- neutral -- no charge
What electrical charge does a balloon have if the protons and electrons are the same?
Obviously , it will be a positive charge.
An atom has the same number of protons and electrons have a charge of?
It would have no charge because each of the negative and positive charges from the protons and electrons would cancel each other out.
Are protons and electrons grouped together in an atom?
NO, protons and neutrons are in the centre of an atom and the electrons are spinning round on the outside of an atom. protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative charge, this why they cannot be together. However, neutrons have no charge, that is why they are combined with the protons.
Is it true that the charge on all protons is the same?
yes
