Question

Identify the wrong statement in the following.

Coulomb's law correctly describes the electric force that ______

Options

• binds the electrons of an atom to its nucleus.

• binds the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

• binds atoms together to form molecules.

• binds atoms and molecules together to form solids.

Answer 1

Coulomb's law correctly describes the electric force that binds the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

Explanation:

The nuclear force is what holds protons and neutrons together in an atom's nucleus.