Question

what choices define electrostatic force? (select all that apply) attractive force holding atoms together in the combined state of a compound force of repulsion between two particles with the same charge attractive forces between protons and electrons holding electrons within orbitals force of attraction between two oppositely charged particles

Explanation:

• Electrostatic force can be attractive or repulsive.
• Oppositely charged particles attract (like protons and electrons), same - charged particles repel.
• The force holding atoms together in a compound is chemical bonding (not just electrostatic in a simple sense for all compounds).
• Protons (positive) and electrons (negative) have electrostatic attraction which keeps electrons in orbitals.

Answer:

• B. force of repulsion between two particles with the same charge
• C. attractive forces between protons and electrons holding electrons within orbitals
• D. force of attraction between two oppositely charged particles