The Progress of Scientific Knowledge

Question 1

Which characteristics made Priestley and Lavoisier good scientists? Check all that apply.

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curiosity; creativity; skepticism

Question 2

Schrödinger developed the electron cloud model of the atom.

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5 Schrödinger developed the electron cloud model of the atom.

Question 3

Thomson discovered that atoms contain electrons.

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2 Thomson discovered that atoms contain electrons.

Question 4

How are problems best solved by scientists?

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Scientists with different backgrounds and areas of expertise each contribute to the solution.

Question 5

Bohr developed the model in which electrons orbit the nucleus.

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4 Bohr developed the model in which electrons orbit the nucleus.

Question 6

Dalton developed the theory that all matter is made of atoms.

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1 Dalton developed the theory that all matter is made of atoms.

Question 7

Thomson discovered that atoms contain electrons.

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2 Thomson discovered that atoms contain electrons.

Question 8

What scientific knowledge was necessary for Kroto, Smalley, and Curl to discover buckyballs? Check all that apply.

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All matter is made of atoms.; Atoms bond together in certain ways.; Carbon atoms have a specific mass.

Question 9

Scientists and engineers are studying ways to make artificial muscles out of carbon nanotubes. These muscles are lightweight and can handle very high temperatures. They could be used in robots, but not in humans. What is the most likely way these muscles could lead to additional scientific progress?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They could allow scientists to explore remote places, like other planets, in new ways.

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