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Questions for Discussion: Atoms: The Space Between
What are some characteristics of the "space" inside an atom? If an atom is mostly empty space, what keeps other matter from moving through the space inside an atom? To get an idea of the size of the parts of an atom, including the nucleus and the amount of space, the video segment compares a courtyard at Cambridge University and a bit smaller than a grain of sand. Think of another comparison that uses places or objects that are familiar to you.
