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How do normal molecules look under a microscope?

How do normal molecules look under a microscope?

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L. Gibson

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Answered Jan 28, 2021

To answer this question correctly, we need to be specific about the types of molecules being viewed. The reason is that while some molecules can be observed when they are viewed with microscopes, there are others that can't be observed by light.

For instance, a type of microscope known as an atomic force microscope can help view small molecules so much that you will be able to see the individual atoms that make up the molecules. On the contrary, you won't get the same result if you decide to use an atomic force microscope for single molecules.

Also, you won't get the same result for all types of matter. The reason is that the atoms of some matter are closely packed, while others are loosely packed. The type of microscope being used also has a lot to do with the result you would get. That said, you can always go for the one that will help you see the individual atoms.

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G. Cole

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Answered Jan 22, 2021

The appearance of molecules under a microscope will totally depend on the type of microscope that is being used. There are many different types of microscopes that a person can use to view molecules. If you using a scanning electron microscope, you would be able to see the individual atoms that are on a molecule.

This is because a microscope can view very small objects, such as objects that are smaller than a strain of hair on a human's hair. It could also depend on the type of molecule that you are viewing. For instance, a person viewing a solid molecule may see a molecule that is sticking close together.

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J. Alva

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Answered Jan 19, 2021

One thing that you should know is that the microscope is an instrument that is normally used when people want to view small objects. There are different types of microscopes that are available.

Some are used in order to view cells but if you would like to check molecules, you will be able to see them through the use of atomic force microscopes. Molecules will be seen through the tip of the needle of the microscope.

The way that the molecules will behave will depend on the state of matter of the object being observed. If it is a solid object, the molecules will be packed together. if it is liquid, they will be a bit loose. Gases will have very loose molecules.

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A. Cook

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Answered Oct 31, 2018

There are now some advanced microscopes that will allow molecules to be seen in fine resolutions. Do remember that while molecules can be seen, it will be harder to pinpoint the molecular bonds that the molecules have. Normal molecules may differ depending on the type of matter that is being checked. Solid molecules are known to stick close to each other.

Liquid molecules are farther apart while gas molecules are barely seen next to each other. It is not possible to see molecules through the naked eye because of the amount of light that enters our eyes. We need special gadgets like the microscope in order to see molecules and such.

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V. Barnes

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Answered May 18, 2018

The answer to this question depends on what kind of a microscope is being used. For example, there are simple, compound, stereo, confocal, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopes. In 2015, a new scanning electron microscope, one of only three in the world at that time, was unveiled at the United Kingdom’s Super STEM facility for Advanced Electron Microscopy.

This microscope can view objects a million times smaller than a human hair. If you were to look at a molecule using this microscope you would be able to see its individual atoms.

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