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In a small nucleus, such as oxygen, xenon, or any of the lighter elements, the strong force generated by the protons and neutrons is stronger than the repulsion between protons, and the nucleus holds together. In a larger nucleus, such as uranium, curium, or the heavier elements, the strong force isn't strong enough to hold it together, and the electromagnetic force pulls it to pieces.

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Why there is no repulsion between the protons within nucleus?

There is a stronger force, stronger than the electrostatic force, that keeps nucleons (protons and neutrons) together. It is not enough to hold two protons together if they are alone, but the neutrons provide additional attraction. This force is known as the "strong force".There is a stronger force, stronger than the electrostatic force, that keeps nucleons (protons and neutrons) together. It is not enough to hold two protons together if they are alone, but the neutrons provide additional attraction. This force is known as the "strong force".There is a stronger force, stronger than the electrostatic force, that keeps nucleons (protons and neutrons) together. It is not enough to hold two protons together if they are alone, but the neutrons provide additional attraction. This force is known as the "strong force".There is a stronger force, stronger than the electrostatic force, that keeps nucleons (protons and neutrons) together. It is not enough to hold two protons together if they are alone, but the neutrons provide additional attraction. This force is known as the "strong force".


Is nucleus made of protons and neutrons?

The atomic nucleus contain protons and neutrons.


Where are protons and neutrons located in?

All the protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus (center) Protons are positvely charged (red) neutrons are green, electrons are negatively charged and yellow


Do neutrons and protons make up the nucleus?

Yes, neutrons and protons are the two primary particles that make up the nucleus of an atom. Protons have a positive charge, neutrons have no charge, and together they account for almost all the mass of an atom.


Where are the protons and neutrons found in an atom?

Protons and neutrons are normally found in the atomic nucleus.


Where are protons neutrons and electrons located?

Protons, neutrons and electrons are located in the atom. The protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus; the electrons are around the nucleus, arranged in shells.


Is the strong nuclear force that causes protons and neutrons in the nucleus to attract each other is not quite as strong as the electric repulsion between protons?

The strong nuclear force is stronger than the electric repulsion between protons at very small distances within the nucleus. It is responsible for holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus despite the electromagnetic repulsion between protons.


What is the part of atom?

An atom is composed by a nucleus where protons and, in case, neutrons are joined by the so called strong force, and a number of electrons equal to the number of protons in the nucleus. Electrons are in equilibrium around the nucleus (in a stable state) due to electromagnetic attraction between their negative charges and the positively charged protons in the nucleus. In the nucleus, the strong force (that is the net result of inter-quarks forces that emerges out of protons and neutrons) is stronger with respect to electromagnetic repulsion between positively charged protons, so that the nucleus is in a stable state (protons do not repel each other) even if it is formed by all positive and neutral particles.


Within an atom protons and neutrons are found in the?

Protons are found in nucleus, as neutrons are also.


Which particle or particles make up the nucleus?

Every nucleus (except for Hydrogen) consists of protons and neutrons. The hydrogen nucleus is only a proton.


Where are the protons neutrons and electron located in the atom?

Protons and neutrons are located within the nucleus. Electrons are revolving around the nucleus.


Which of the following subatomic particles are located in the nucleus of the atom?

The protons and the neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom.