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Coulombs law correctly describes the electric force is that (pick the wrong statement)
  1. binds the electrons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
  2. binds protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
  3. binds atoms together to form molecules
  4. binds atoms and molecules to from solids

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binds the electrons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
B
binds protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
C
binds atoms together to form molecules
D
binds atoms and molecules to from solids
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Coulomb interaction between charged objects is a non-contact force that acts over some distance of separation. This interaction binds atoms together to form molecules and binds atoms and molecules to form solids.

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