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They actually do. It's just that the mass deficit creates the nuclear binding energy (or nuclear glue) through residual strong interaction (strong force) that overcomes the coulomb force that's trying to push the nucleus apart and keeps it together. The electrostatic repulsion between protons doesn't just disappear when nucleons are fused together to make heavier atomic nuclei. We can see the electrostatic force pushing atomic nuclei apart as we look at the top of the Periodic Table. When we synthesize heavier and heavier elements in the physics lab, they are more and more reluctant to "stay together" and stabilize. And we finally reach a point where we just can't force a super heavy nucleus to even begin to stick together. Not even for the tiniest fraction of a second. Because they are positively charged and like charges repel each other.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere exists in the nucleus a mysterious force physicists call the strong nuclear force, which the modern quantum physics theories attempt to explain. These forces exist due to the fact that in the nucleus there are also neutrons which buffer the repulsive forces between the protons, therefore stabilizing them. Sometimes if the proton to neutron ratio is too high (too many protons versus neutrons) the nucleus will undergo positron emission or electron capture and emit radiation in the forms of gamma rays. They actually do. It's just that the mass deficit creates the nuclear binding energy (or nuclear glue) through residual strong interaction (strong force) that overcomes the coulomb force that's trying to push the nucleus apart and keeps it together. The electrostatic repulsion between protons doesn't just disappear when nucleons are fused together to make heavier atomic nuclei. We can see the electrostatic force pushing atomic nuclei apart as we look at the top of the periodic table. When we synthesize heavier and heavier elements in the physics lab, they are more and more reluctant to "stay together" and stabilize. And we finally reach a point where we just can't force a super heavy nucleus to even begin to stick together. Not even for the tiniest fraction of a second. Because they are positively charged and like charges repel each other.
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∙ 14y agoBecause they have equal positive charges. Particles with the same charge will repel each other, much like when two permanent magnets will repel if the poles are the same.
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∙ 11y agoActually protons repel each other in nucleus but due to strong attractive force it is stable.
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∙ 12y agoActually they do. But there is a stronger attractive force - the strong force.
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∙ 12y agobecause of the neutrons stick them together
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In an atom what particle does the proton repel?
In the nucleus of an atom, the protons repel each other due to their like charges. However, the strong force keeps protons from flying apart, keeping the protons inside the nucleus.
Are there two natural elements that repel each other?
No. However, the protons within the atoms of the element will repel each other because they have equal positive charge.
What fact makes scientists believe that a strong force must be present in order to keep the nucleus of an atom intact?
protons repel other protons.
Why are electron and protons attracted to each other?
like forces repel, unlike forces attract(:
Why don't neutrons repell each other?
Neutrons do not have a net electrical charge, in other words they are electrically neutral. On the other hand, electrons have a negative charge, and they do repel each other since like charges repel. This is the same for protons except that protons are positively charged.
Is it true that Protons repel other protons in the electromagnetic force?
yes
What is the effect of the electrostatic forces inside the nucleus?
protons and neutrons repel each other. The protons in the nucleus repel each other...APEX
Do two protons always repel each other?
yes, they repel since they are both positive.
In an atom what particle does the proton repel?
In the nucleus of an atom, the protons repel each other due to their like charges. However, the strong force keeps protons from flying apart, keeping the protons inside the nucleus.
What does electrostatic force do inside the nucleus?
It causes the protons in the nucleus repel each other.
What is an effect of electrostatic forces inside the nucleus?
protons and neutrons repel each other. The protons in the nucleus repel each other...APEX
Would 2 protons attract or repel each other?
"Opposites attract". So two electrons repel each other.
Protons push away from one another in the nucleus because of the?
"like charges repel".
Why do protons in an atom not separate?
Being positively charged, particles protons should repel each other but they are held together in the nuclei of atoms.
Are there two natural elements that repel each other?
No. However, the protons within the atoms of the element will repel each other because they have equal positive charge.
What force of repulsion between protons in the nucleus of small atoms is?
The protons in the nucleus repel each other by the electromagnetic force, but this is nullified by the strong force.
What do protons do at room temperatures and pressures?
repel or bounce off from one another...if it was high temperature and high presure the protons would fuse together
