Scientific Models Flashcards
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Why is a model used to represent an atom?
A
Because it is too small to see
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Q
What is a model?
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A representation of something that cannot be seen with the naked eye
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Q
What are the three things scientists look for when judging the acceptability of a model?
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If the model can explain all or most of the observations
If the model can predict what would happen if the thing being modeled was altered in some way
If the model is consistent with other ideas on how the world works
