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An Internet WebQuest
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Chapter 14: Gases, Atoms, and Molecules
Can we see atoms?
pp.444-445
How can scientists see atoms if they are too small to be seen with the naked eye? The answer is the scanning tunneling microscope (STM). Scroll down the page to see images of atoms taken
through an STM. How does an STM work?
STM Image
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What do atoms look like? Click on any of the rooms in the gallery to view images of atoms.