Science Common Sense


1487 - What attractive forces hold between the protons, and the neutrons in the nucleus of an atom?

The attractive force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom is called the "Strong Nuclear Force." It's like a powerful glue that keeps everything stuck together, even though protons (which are positively charged) should be pushing each other away. The Strong Nuclear Force is stronger than the negative force between protons, so it keeps the nucleus stable.