What is a main reason why the scientific model of atoms is considered a theory rather than a law?

Scientific theories are evidence-based explanations that can be revised when new evidence becomes available. The atomic model has changed as scientists learned more about atoms, so “It has been changed over time” is the best answer. A law describes a pattern in nature; it does not simply mean a theory has been proven as an unchangeable fact.

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