Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The reason a granite block is mostly empty space is because the atoms in the granite are:

  1. Held together by electrical forces

  2. Invisible

  3. Mostly empty space themselves

  4. Not as close together as they could be
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Atoms themselves are about 99.9% empty space, with most of the mass in a tiny nucleus and electrons occupying the surrounding space. Since matter is made of atoms, a granite block is also mostly empty space.

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