Question

Give two reasons why is it not possible to see an atom with our naked eyes? [2 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The size of an atom is so small that it is not possible to see it with naked eyes. Infact an atom is a million times smaller than the thickest human hair. The diameter of an atom ranges from about 0.1 to 0.5 nanometers (1 × 10^-10 m to 5 × 10^-10 m).
2. Further, the atom of an element does not exist independently.