The reason a granite block is mostly empty space is that the atoms in the granite are
A) held together by electrical forces.
B) in perpetual motion.
C) invisible.
D) mostly empty space themselves.
E) not as close together as they could be.

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Atoms are mostly empty space themselves, with electrons orbiting a tiny nucleus at relatively vast distances, which explains why a granite block, made up of such atoms, is also mostly empty space.

The Reason a Granite Block Is Mostly Empty Space Is