Which best describes the forces in the nucleus of a stable atom?A.The weak nuclear force is greater than the electrostatic force.B.The weak nuclear force balances out the strong nuclear force.C.The strong nuclear force balances out the electrostatic force.D.The electrostatic force is greater than the strong nuclear force.

What must happen for a nucleus to be stable?A.The number of neutrons must be greater than the number of quarks.B.The number of protons must be greater than the number of neutrons.C.The electrostatic force must be stronger than the strong nuclear force.D.The strong nuclear force must balance electrostatic forces in the nucleus.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What makes a nucleus stable?A.A nucleus is stable if the electrostatic and strong nuclear forces balance out.B.A nucleus is stable if there are fewer neutrons than protons in the nucleus.C.A nucleus is stable if there is the same number of protons as electrons.D.A nucleus is stable if all of the electrons are in the lowest energy levels.

Which force holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom?A.Electrostatic forceB.Weak nuclear forceC.Strong nuclear forceD.Frictional forceSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

How do protons and neutrons stay together in a nucleus?A.Strong nuclear forces hold them together.B.Weak nuclear forces hold them together.C.Gravitational forces hold them together.D.Electrostatic forces hold them together.

What would cause a nucleus to be unstable?A.An unequal number of protons and electronsB.Too few quarks within the nucleus of the atomC.An imbalance between the electrostatic and strong nuclear forcesD.An equal number of protons and neutrons