If matter really consists of mostly empty space, why do objects have defined boundaries?
I think it’s time for you to buy or rent a copy of “The Elegant Universe” by Brian Greene to get the straight skinny on the subject. You have several misconceptions that need to be set straight. For one, “…matter doesn’t exist in the common sense, because all matter is really made up of atoms, which are subatomic particles vibrating around large empty space.” Atoms are not “subatomic” particles, they are atomic particles. Sub means lower than; in this case, lower than the atom. Atoms are on the same level as atoms, not lower than. Lower than, components of an atom, include protons, neutrons, and electrons. These are subatomic particles; they are components to the atom. There are even subatomic particles to the protons and neutrons. They are called quarks, which are components of the protons and neutrons. One might even call quarks sub-subatomic particles; although no one ever does. On the other hand, the electron has no further definable components. It’s about as “subatomic” as one c
