TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you are given a question and answer for that. The answer will fill in the blank or will complete the unfinished question. Your task is to provide an explanation based on the given question or fill-in-the-blank statement, and answer.
PROBLEM: Question: A sound wave, very far away from its source, is spread out _____ than near its origin. 
 Answer: more

SOLUTION: The farther the sound waves travel away from the source, the more spread out their energy becomes.

PROBLEM: Question: Compared to a solution of lye with water, which is strongly basic, would vinegar, which is acidic, have a pH value 
 Answer: closer to 0

SOLUTION: The more acidic a solution is, the closer its pH value will be to 0

PROBLEM: Question: If a nucleus has few protons, it will also have a _____ nuclear force of attraction. 
 Answer: strong

SOLUTION:
As more protons are added to the nucleus, the electromagnetic force of repulsion between them gets stronger, while the strong nuclear force of attraction between them gets weaker.