[RightWhale]

the electron spins around the nucleous a billion or so times per second wouldn't centrifugal force send the electron zooming away from the atom or molecule?

If one considers the bound electron to be orbiting around the nucleus of the atom, consider it is also moving at close to the speed of light. The difference in charge between the electron and the nucleus is the main thing keeping the electron bound to the atom.

[jwh_Denver]

I've been wondering about that for years! Thanks!

[jwh_Denver]

If it is electrical forces that hold the atom/molecule together would it be wrong to assume that in a fission/fusion reaction the resulting energy would be from these electrical forces?