Atoms never touch each other because of electons

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Atoms do not physically touch each other due to the repulsion between their electron clouds. This phenomenon explains why we perceive sensations such as pain, which is a result of nerve connections and brain processing. When pressure is applied to the skin, it can cause temporary marks due to deformation of the skin, not the removal of electrons. This topic has been discussed extensively in various threads on physics forums.

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Recenty I learned that there is not real touch. That atoms never touch each other because of electons. I have two question to this.

1) Why we feel the pain(I think is because of brain analysys but I am not sure)
2) Why if I press hard my hand,I will mark that?? Why this sign in my hand will be exists(I will get out the electrons from there?)

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1-If you have no nerve connections there,you won't feel any pain.So that's only a problem with our brain.How are you marking?By paint or just pressing hard?
 

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