Which of these best describes the basis on which new scientific ideas are accepted or rejected?

This question lacks options, the options are:

A. Moral and ethical beliefs

B. Popular support

C. Compelling evidence

D. Historical support

The answer is C. Compelling evidence

Explanation:

Scientific investigations are used to proffer solutions to problems or answer a question. However, before these scientific ideas can be accepted or rejected, it must be subject to falsifiable testing via experiment.

A hypothetical statement is given to explain a scientific observation, which is subjected to further testing via experimentation. The outcome of the experiment provides a COMPELLING EVIDENCE on which the acceptance or rejection of a scientific idea is based.

metals are good conductor of electricity. it has free electrons on their surface. according to electron pool theory, each atom present in a metal crystal losses all of its valence electron and as a result a pool of free is form. these pool of electrons are free to move and   conduct electricity easily   while making metal as good conductor.

the correct answer is a. the ability of electrons to flow throughout the metal.

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