Protons are positively charged sections of the atom, which means they oppose each other electrically. When there are more than 10 protons in a nucleus, this repulsion becomes excessive. As a result, a higher number of neutrons, which create only attractive forces, is required for stability.
Question : Which among the following will be a negative ion?
Question : What does it mean when an object has a positive charge?
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