Knowledge of atomic structure has evolved over time. Thomson discovered that atoms contain electrons, Rutherford discovered that most of the mass of an atom is concentrated in its center, and Bohr discovered that electrons orbit the nucleus.

Taken together, what do these discoveries demonstrate?

A. the cumulative nature of science

B. the quantitative nature of science

C. the importance of thorough review of scientific papers

D. the importance of not publishing science until it is final

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Chemistry

Rudy Weiss

26 February, 19:10

Knowledge of atomic structure has evolved over time. Thomson discovered that atoms contain electrons, Rutherford discovered that most of the mass of an atom is concentrated in its center, and Bohr discovered that electrons orbit the nucleus.

Taken together, what do these discoveries demonstrate?

A. the cumulative nature of science

B. the quantitative nature of science

C. the importance of thorough review of scientific papers

D. the importance of not publishing science until it is final

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I believe the correct response would be A. The cumulative nature of science. How experimental evidence and ideas made by many scientists have accumulated and or built up to have a more understandable and or clear view of a particular scientific topic, and or principle.