Atoms are held together by
A) the electrostatic force of attraction between the protons in the nucleus and the surrounding electrons
B) the combined electrostatic force of attraction between the protons and neutrons in the nucleus and the surrounding electrons
C) the force of gravitational attraction between the protons in the nucleus and the surrounding electrons
D) the electrostatic force of attraction between the neutrons in the nucleus and the surrounding electrons
A
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