Why Can't We See Atoms

question 135

Multiple Choice

Why can't we see atoms?

• A)We see with light energy and the wavelength of light is larger than the atom and is not reflected.
• B)Atoms are invisible.
• C)We cannot see things that are microscopic.
• D)We see with light energy but the atoms absorb all the light and therefore there are no reflections.
• E)Atoms do not interact with light energy and therefore we are unable to observe them with light.

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