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piesebel

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A pair of protons in a small atomic nucleus repel each other, but they are also attracted to each other. Why?
 
  A) The pair repel each other by nuclear force but attract one another by an electrical force.
  B) The pair repel each other since they are both positively charges but they are held together by much stronger forces known as quarks.
  C) The pair attract each other by nuclear force but also repel one another by a weaker electrical force.
  D) Although it is known that protons repel each other at short distances because of like charge, it is not known what actually holds protons together in the nucleus because we have never seen the nucleus of an atom.

Question 2

How many electrons are gained or lost in the following half-reaction? C  C4-
 
  A) 2 electrons are lost
  B) 1/2 electron is gained
  C) 1/2 electron is lost
  D) 2 electrons are gained
  E) 4 electrons are gained



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jaykayy05

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E




piesebel

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Reply 2 on: Aug 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Gracias!

 

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