Since Atoms Are Mostly Empty Space,why Don't Objects Pass Through

question 27

Multiple Choice

Since atoms are mostly empty space,why don't objects pass through one another?

• A)The electrons on the atoms repel other electrons on other atoms when they get close.
• B)The nucleus of one atom repels the nucleus of another atom when it gets close.
• C)The nucleus of one atom attracts the nucleus of a neighboring atom to form a barrier.
• D)The electrons of one attract the nucleus of a neighboring atom to form a barrier.

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