Question

The Atomic Theory states that protons and neutrons are packed closely together in a small nucleus and electrons are found surrounding that nucleus.

Which of the following statements explains why this is considered to be a scientific theory?
Answer
It is a scientific hypothesis that has been proven by more than one experiment.
It is the best explanation because it is a culmination of many scientific investigations.
It is an educated guess that has been voted on by the majority of the scientific community.
It is the best explanation because it supports the beliefs and opinions of most

Answer 1

The correct answer will be option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

A scientific theory is a well-substantiated idea and opinion which explains the natural phenomenon. For a theory to be a scientific theory has to be:

1. well supported by the observations and experiments.

2. supported by repeated experiments and hypothesis.

Since in the question the scientific theory was proposed by more than one scientists who performed many experiments after Dalton who proposed the atomic theory. These scientists modified and revised the theory with their discoveries like JJ Thompson discovered electrons, Ernst Rutherford discovered protons and James Chadwick who discovered neutrons.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Science 'proves' nothing, it can only find evidence to support a theory.
It is the best explanation because it is a culmination of many scientific investigations.