Question

If the electrons of atoms repel each other than how does adhesive force exist

Answer 1

• The atoms combine each other due to the force exerted by the nucleus of the atoms. In the beginning,
• the nuclear force (i.e. the force exerted by the protons present in the nucleus of one atom on the electrons of the other atom)
• dominate th repulsive forces between the electrons of the two atoms.
• Hence they are attracted to each other. But when they come too close to each other, the repulsive force due to electrons increases and balances the attractive forces. Hence, the atoms then maintain that distance in equilibrium condition