Electrons are held in an atom by attraction to what particle or location? | ProtonsTalk

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July 14, 2021 at 10:20 am #8283
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a. Attraction to the positively charged protons in the nucleus
b. Attraction to the lowest electron shell
c. Attraction to the magnetic neutrons in the nucleus
d. Attraction to the other electrons in the atom
July 14, 2021 at 10:22 am #8287
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The correct answer is a. Attraction to the positively charged protons in the nucleus
Electrons have a negative charge, and so are attracted to the positive charge of the protons in the nucleus, which holds them in the atom.
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