Why Is "Falsifiable" Considered a Desirable Thing for a Theory?​

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Multiple Choice

Why is "falsifiable" considered a desirable thing for a theory?​

• A)It means we have replaced it with a better theory.
• B)​It means the theory is sufficiently interesting to attract opposition.
• C)​It means that the theory makes clear, testable predictions.
• D)​It means the theory is highly parsimonious.

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Definitions:

Reactants Decrease

In a chemical reaction, it is the reduction in the concentration of reactant(s) as they are converted into product(s).

Products Increase

A term indicating that the amount of products formed in a chemical reaction increases over time.

Reactants Ratio

The proportion of the quantities of different substances reacting in a chemical reaction.

Reaction Determination

The process of identifying the specific chemical reaction or mechanism that occurs based on the reactants and products observed.