When devising a model, scientists can only use the information available during their lifetime. This means that the current mode

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When devising a model, scientists can only use the information available during their lifetime. This means that the current mode

l of the atom may be changed when new experiments are performed in the future. Does this mean that the currently accepted model of the atom is useless? Explain your answer.

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11111nata11111 [884] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-29T03:24:51+03:00

11111nata11111 [884]3 years ago

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no, it not useless. we still learn Bohr's model in HS n dats almost 200 yr old! while there may be new models, previous one is good for explaining the basics. it is also useful to learn previous model n see how our understanding improves over time.

Rom4ik [11] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-29T05:06:04+03:00

The currently accepted model, when replaced by a new one, has served the purpose being the best model we have at this time. So it is far from useless. It provides a basis for the new model. Combined with all previous replaced models, they show the history and process of our understanding of the atom.