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Explain why it is not possible to see individual atoms with the naked eye.


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  • An atom is the smallest particle of matter which is very tiny.
  • Its size is measured in nanometers which is very small, as small as we can not even imagine.
  • Hence it is not possible to witness individual atoms with the naked eye.
  • However. they can be seen with the help of a microscope.

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