DANCING WITH FALSIFICATION: THE DYNAMIC OF CHEMISTRY ATOMISTIC THEORIES ACROSS CENTURIES

Anita Fibonacci  -  Science Education Doctoral Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Asep Kadarohman*  -  Science Education Doctoral Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Nahadi Nahadi  -  Science Education Doctoral Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Sjaepul Anwar  -  Science Education Doctoral Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Hernani Hernani  -  Science Education Doctoral Program, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

(*) Corresponding Author
DOI: 10.21580/jec.2023.5.2.19054

Abstract

This research aimed to explore the contribution of the falsification process to the progress of science in the field of atomic theory. The analysis focused on the history of atomic development and how this theory underwent a process of falsification. This research was qualitative research using a literature study with a narrative review method. The results showed that the development of a theory, including the theory of atoms, has undergone many improvements. Falsification is an essential aspect of scientific progress, especially in atomic theory, involving testing the theory through experimentation and observation to determine accuracy. In the development of atomic theory, falsification played a key role, as in Dalton's atomic theory. Although revolutionary, subsequent experiments revealed subatomic particles, resulting in the falsification of Dalton's ideas and the emergence of a more complex understanding of atomic structure. The evolution of atomic theory shows that scientific knowledge is dynamic, continuing to develop through falsification. New evidence continues to refine ideas, ensuring scientific knowledge accurately reflects the natural world. The scientific method emphasizes openness to falsification, stating that theories must be testable and can be replaced when significant evidence refutes the theory. This openness is the basis for scientific progress and a deeper understanding of the universe.

 

Keywords: falsification, atomic theory, chemistry 

 

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi kontribusi proses falsifikasi terhadap kemajuan ilmu pengetahuan di bidang teori atom.  Analisis berfokus pada sejarah perkembangan teori atom dan bagaimana teori tersebut menjalani proses falsifikasi sehingga ditemukan teori yang mapan yang digunakan oleh komunitas ilmiah sains sekarang ini. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kulitatif menggunakan studi literatur, menggunakan metode narrative review. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa perkembangan sebuah teori termasuk teori mengenai atom telah berkali-kali mengalami perbaikan. Falsifikasi adalah aspek penting kemajuan ilmiah, terutama dalam teori atom, melibatkan pengujian teori melalui eksperimen dan observasi untuk menentukan akurasi. Dalam perkembangan teori atom, falsifikasi memainkan peran kunci, seperti dalam teori atom Dalton. Meskipun revolusioner, eksperimen selanjutnya mengungkap partikel subatom, mengakibatkan falsifikasi ide Dalton dan munculnya pemahaman yang lebih kompleks tentang struktur atom. Evolusi teori atom menunjukkan pengetahuan ilmiah bersifat dinamis, terus berkembang melalui falsifikasi. Bukti baru terus menyempurnakan teori, memastikan pengetahuan ilmiah mencerminkan dunia alam dengan akurat. Metode ilmiah menekankan keterbukaan terhadap falsifikasi, menyatakan bahwa teori harus dapat diuji dan dapat diganti ketika bukti signifikan mematahkan teori tersebut. Keterbukaan ini menjadi dasar bagi kemajuan ilmiah dan pemahaman yang lebih mendalam tentang alam semesta.

 

Keywords: falsifikasi, teori atom, kimia

Keywords: falsification, atomic theory, chemistry

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