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

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Atoms, which make up matter, are mostly composed of empty space themselves. Therefore, a granite block is also mostly empty space. The other options are partially true, but do not fully explain why the block is mostly empty space.

A Granite Block Is Mostly Empty Space Because the Atoms