Question

Observation and experimentation have led scientists to accept a theory about the atom. This theory is called the Atomic Theory. Scientific evidence collected and observed by scientists over time suggests that the atom has a nucleus, containing protons and neutrons, and electrons that travel as waves around the nucleus. What makes this a scientific theory?

Answer 1

Select one:
a. It has been proven to be scientific fact through all the experiments and investigations.
b. It is based on the beliefs and opinions of the majority of the scientific community.
c. It is an observation of the natural world that has been proven as fact.
d. It is based on many scientific investigations and is accepted by the majority of scientists.

Answer 2

what do u take chemistry?

Answer 3

@JFraser @ganeshie8

Answer 4

yes I take chemostry

Answer 5

at what school

Answer 6

flvs

Answer 7

the answer I believe is D

Answer 8

are you sure

Answer 9

near 100%

Answer 10

@JFraser is it D

Answer 11

none of the options are really all that great, what do you think makes it D?

Answer 12

lol its talking about atoms here lmao it cant be a

Answer 13

i was right wasnt i

Answer 14

was he coorect

Answer 15

a good scientific theory is based on repeated observations, and can be used to predict a behavior or event that hasn't happened yet. Which of those options best fits?

Answer 16

is it C

Answer 17

I don't know which one it is

Answer 18

i wud pick D

Answer 19

b and c are obvious - you can strike off,

Answer 20

A can also be correct though :o

Answer 21

uuuggh

Answer 22

A is a worse option than D because of the word "fact".

Answer 23

so should I go with D