For instance, if I look at a blank wall it is easier to see all the molecules that make up the wall. I can look at anything, in any direction and clearly see the molecules (atoms) that make up that item. All the molecules look that same no matter what I am looking at.
2006-07-18 15:12:43 · 14 answers · asked by nobodiesinc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I think what you're describing is something called floaters, my eye doctor told me about them awhile ago because I get it too. It's nothing serious, but if it affects your vision really seriously then go see your optometrist right away.
Here's the definition:
Floaters are deposits of various size, shape, consistency, refractive index, and motility within the eye's normally transparent vitreous humour. They may be of embryonic origin or acquired due to degenerative changes of the vitreous humour or retina. The perception of floaters is known as myodesopsia, or less commonly as myiodeopsia, myiodesopsia, or myodeopsia. When observed subjectively, floaters are entoptic phenomena characterized by shadow-like shapes which appear singly or together with several others in one's field of vision. They may appear as spots, threads, or fragments of cobwebs, that float slowly before one's eyes.
2006-07-18 15:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by cerisier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually impossible to see individual atoms and molecules - they're smaller than the wavelengths of light that we use to see.
I think know the phenomenon you're describing, though. I get it too. I think it's just because I have bad distance vision. In your case, i cannot say. But i CAN assure you that you're not seeing molecules, since that's physically impossible.
Unlike what other answerers say, i don't think you have a floater. I know, because i have one of those too. They're somewhat big in your vision (as opposed to what might be mistaken for molecules), and you eventually stop noticing it because the brain edits it out (unless you try hard to look for it). Whatever you're seeing, it's not a floater.
2006-07-18 22:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by extton 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question: No, because noone can really see atoms, because they are too small. We know that everything is made out of atoms though, and the wall is a result of a large amount of atoms that are just stuck together.
If you could really see atoms, you would notice that they didnt look all the same.
2006-07-18 22:32:52 · answer #3 · answered by adrianchemistry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What !!! What a magic.... I can not make any word.
That is a liitile bit immposible I think. The atom is a very ultra nano small molecules. It is a kinda imposibble 4 human beeing to see it only with bear-eyes. People have to use the microscope-electron. With the magnificient until 500000 times. Maybe you just see the sand particle.
Or maybe... that is the God special ability. Who knows ???
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2006-07-18 22:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Double Helix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you are talking about. I can see the same thing. But you are not seeing atoms or molecules.
You are seeing the Brownian movement of particles in suspension in your own eyeball. They all look the same because they are all the same. You see them against a blank wall if the lighting is right because patterns tend to obscure seeing the Brownian movement.
See: http://www.sced.nnov.ru/mirror.htm
2006-07-19 01:34:45 · answer #5 · answered by Alan Turing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atoms are smaller than the wavelength of visible light. It is impossible to resolve a single atom or molecule optically.
2006-07-18 22:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by beren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you are talking about and I'm sorry to say that its not atoms you are seeing. It is not possible to see atoms because visible light has a longer wavelength than the size of an atom. You're just seeing bits of fluff and dust floating about right in front of your eyes.
2006-07-18 22:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see them too. Don't know what it is! It's never really bothered me though. I don't think they are atoms though, maybe particles in the air.
2006-07-18 22:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your are talkin' BullSh*t, there is no way you could see an atom. Either that or you have very strong glasses lol.
2006-07-18 22:17:44 · answer #9 · answered by <•>U4IK ST8<•> 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hie fren....i get wht u mean but its not the atom
its actually ur eye...u know the layer of the eye ..we call it conjunctiva....the layer actually got some particles...tiny particles
i hope u get wht im tryin to explain to u
no body can see atoms juz like tht....lol
2006-07-19 06:52:23 · answer #10 · answered by balu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋