Question
Scientists once believed that protons, electrons, and neutrons were the smallest particles of matter. Now they believe that these particles are made of even smaller particles.
Which statement gives one of the reasons the original belief was a theory?
It was not based on tests or observations.
It was a factual statement based on a hypothesis.
It did not explain what matter is actually made of.
It was a widely accepted explanation of the structure of matter.
Which statement gives one of the reasons the original belief was a theory?
It was not based on tests or observations.
It was a factual statement based on a hypothesis.
It did not explain what matter is actually made of.
It was a widely accepted explanation of the structure of matter.
Answers
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The statement that best gives one of the reasons the original belief was a theory is:
**It was a widely accepted explanation of the structure of matter.**
This reflects that the original belief was considered a theory because it was a broadly accepted explanation based on the knowledge and observations available at the time, even though it was later revised as new evidence emerged.
**It was a widely accepted explanation of the structure of matter.**
This reflects that the original belief was considered a theory because it was a broadly accepted explanation based on the knowledge and observations available at the time, even though it was later revised as new evidence emerged.