Question

question 27 of 28
what would be the effect of adding a proton to a nucleus?
a. it would increase the strong nuclear force and decrease the electrostatic force.
b. it would decrease the strong nuclear force and decrease the electrostatic force.
c. it would increase the strong nuclear force and increase the electrostatic force.
d. it would decrease the strong nuclear force and increase the electrostatic force.

Explanation:

The strong nuclear force acts between nucleons (protons and neutrons) in the nucleus. Adding a proton means there is one more particle involved in the strong - force interaction, so the strong nuclear force increases. Protons are positively charged, and adding a proton increases the positive charge in the nucleus. Electrostatic force (Coulomb force) between like - charged particles (protons) is repulsive, and with more protons, the repulsive electrostatic force also increases.

Answer:

C. It would increase the strong nuclear force and increase the electrostatic force.