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The nucleus of a hydrogen atom is a proton, which has a positive charge.

The electron has a negative charge

Opposite charges attract so the negative electron is attracted to the positive nucleus.

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The electrostatic force of attraction between the positively charged nucleus and the negatively charged electrons

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Q: What attraction holds the electron in orbit around the nucleus of the hydrogen atom?
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What keep the electron in motion around the nucleus to which it is attracted?

the inter nuclear force of attraction between the nucleus and electron keep it moving in a circular manner around the nucleus


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If the orbit of the electron around an H nucleus were the perimeter of a football stadium how big would its nucleus be?

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