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No. Atoms are submicroscopic, meaning they are too small to be seen even with a microscope.

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Yes, an atom is microscopic in size. It is one of the smallest units of matter, consisting of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.

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The atomic radius of chemical elements has values between 0,3 and 3 ångströms;

1 angstrom is equal to 10-10 meter.

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