Question

Protons and electrons naturally attract each other; thus, the nucleus is held together by their electrostatic attraction. True or False

Answer 1

The nucleus consist of protons which are positive thus if anything they are repelling each other At the same time the cloud of electrons being of negative charge would be attracting these positive protons, that makes the statement false.

Answer 2

Furthermore, the nucleus is held together by the strong force which acts between protons and neutrons.