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Why are atoms colorless?

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AnswerCertain atoms block different color rays, resulting in objects looking different colors. Have you ever thought about the fact that everyone is made up of atoms, so why wouldn't you pass right through another object. Surface Tension!
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Atoms are colorless because they are so indescribably tiny. Because of their size, they cannot reflect any light in the spectrum. But, if everything is made of atoms, then you could guess that only the way they are put together and the temperature of the object is the way an object has color. Truly, color has all to do with light. Why is apple red? because of the surface, it can absorb all the colors except red. So because it cannot absorb the color red, it reflects it. Very good question though.

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