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Atoms: The Building Blocks
- Atoms are the fundamental building blocks of matter in everything around us.
- Different configurations of atoms create the diversity in objects and living things.
Atoms Are Interchangeable
- Atoms of the same type are identical and interchangeable everywhere.
- This interchangeability means the atoms in you are the same as those in a chair or tree.
Why Atoms Are Small
- Atoms are very small because complex organisms require many tiny building blocks.
- A limited set of small atom types can build the diversity and complexity of life.