In the atomic nucleus,the neutrons:
A) help hold the nucleus together through the strong nuclear force.
B) attract the electrons and keep them in their orbits.
C) attract the protons through the electric force.
D) repel the other particles and thus make the nucleus less tightly bound.

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Neutrons help hold the nucleus together through the strong nuclear force, which overcomes the repulsive force between positively charged protons. The presence of neutrons in the nucleus also affects its stability and can contribute to the likelihood of radioactive decay. Neutrons do not play a significant role in attracting or repelling electrons or in the electric force between protons.

In the Atomic Nucleus,the Neutrons