Question

A student argues that the scientific theory of the atom is not useful because it has undergone so many changes over time. Which best argues against the students reasoning? A: atomic theory has grown more accurate with each major changeB: theories are often changed without any new scientific evidence C: scientists often disagree about scientific theories D: when a theory is changed, it becomes weaker

Answer 1

Atomic theory has grown more accurate with each major change.

Explanation:

The modern atomic theory states:

1. All matter is composed of atoms.

2. Atoms of the same element are the same; atoms of different elements are different.

3. Atoms combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds

Therefore, Atomic theory has grown more accurate with each major change.