If Two Protons in a Nucleus Have the Same Charges

question 6

Essay

If two protons in a nucleus have the same charges, they should repel each other. How, then, do atomic nuclei stay together?

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Definitions:

Nuclear Pores

Large protein complexes that cross the nuclear envelope, serving as gateways that regulate the transport of molecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm.

Nucleoplasm

Semifluid medium of the nucleus, containing chromatin.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains organelles, enzymes, and the cytoskeleton, providing a site for most cellular processes.

Peptidoglycan Cell Wall

The peptidoglycan cell wall is a rigid and supportive layer found in the cell walls of most bacteria, providing structural strength and protecting against osmotic pressure.