It’s pretty common to hear the phrase “opposites attract,” and it certainly applies to stuff within the atom. After all, the electrons and protons do possess opposing charges. But there are neutrons in the nucleus, too, and they’re pretty much chummy with the protons in there. What’s stopping them from just going their own ways?
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