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What can lead to a change in a scientific model?

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes

Question

New experimental evidence

New experimental evidence can provide insights that challenge existing models, leading to their modification or replacement.

Misunderstanding Scientific Models

Students often believe that scientific models are fixed and cannot change over time.

Emphasize that scientific models are based on current evidence and can be modified or replaced as new experimental evidence emerges.

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