Chemistry GCSE
Theory and evidence
What Theory and evidence means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Theory and evidence
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Reference: AQA
Agreement between theory and evidence supports a scientific model, because models are judged by how well they explain and predict evidence.
Topics that use Theory and evidence
Related terms
- Acceptance of scientific models
- Alpha particle scattering
- Atomic number
- Development of the atomic model
- Discovery of the neutron
- Evidence and scientific explanation
- Evidence-based model change
- Experimental testing of models
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