GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Theories are considered successful only if they
A
can be used to make accurate predictions.
B
can be stated in simple terms.
C
can be written in the form of an equation.
D
have been accepted by all scientists.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When the outcome of an experiment can be expected based on theory, the theory can be expected to be successful. If the outcome is different from what is experimentally obtained, then the theory need to be modified.

Detailed explanation-2: -The purpose of a theory is to establish a general principle that clearly explains certain phenomena. While a theory is not a prediction, scientists may use theories to help make a prediction about an unexplained aspect of the natural world.

Detailed explanation-3: -A theory is a carefully thought-out explanation for observations of the natural world that has been constructed using the scientific method, and which brings together many facts and hypotheses.

Detailed explanation-4: -Theories are concise, coherent, systematic, predictive, and broadly applicable, often integrating and generalizing many hypotheses."

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