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Do Atoms Really Touch? Science Explains Their Complex Interactions

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The question of whether atoms ever truly “touch” depends on overlapping electron clouds rather than physical surfaces. According to Christopher Baird of West Texas A&M University, atomic “touching” is different from everyday physical contact. Atoms lack defined outer surfaces, and their interaction signals the start of physical effects like bonding. Chemical bonds in … 

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