Besides a bond, is there space between atoms in matter?
2007-07-01 08:20:22 · 3 answers · asked by justin s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
If the objects a solid, the atoms will be close together and very tightly packed. In liquids and gases there will be more space in between them.
2007-07-01 08:32:10 · answer #1 · answered by Purgatory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a space between the nuclei, and the space is occupied by the electron "cloud" around each atom, over and above any electrons that may be shared or donated or accepted between them. Electron cloud implies that the "concentration" of electric charge is indefinite. It's enough so that the atoms keep their distance from one another, even though bonded.
2007-07-01 09:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and there is nothing between it. just nothing, a vacuum.
2007-07-01 08:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by The Frontrunner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋