In ancient times, alchemists believed that gold could be made from lead. Modern scientists believe that it is impossible to transform lead into gold. What best accounts for these different opinions?

experiments provide fresh evidence for new interpretations

scientific theories change with changes in properties of matter

scientists come up with different hypotheses without enough evidence

scientists propose different hypotheses to include all the scientific possibilities

Question

In ancient times, alchemists believed that gold could be made from lead. Modern scientists believe that it is impossible to transform lead into gold. What best accounts for these different opinions?

 experiments provide fresh evidence for new interpretations

 scientific theories change with changes in properties of matter

 scientists come up with different hypotheses without enough evidence

 scientists propose different hypotheses to include all the scientific possibilities

anonymous · Answer

google it, it's actually been done!