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Why is it that electrons are outside of the nucleus, while protons are in the nucleus?

Is there any reason why the protons aren't outside the nucleus and electrons inside? Neutrons don't have a charge, so they don't attract or repel them, right?

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  • Iain
    Lv 6
    9 years ago
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    Too deep quantum mechanics for possible 10 points...

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