The atom was not discovered all at once. Rather, a series of hypotheses and experiments over many, many years combined to form the model of the atom that is accepted today. As technology improves, so does our understanding of the atom. Which of the following is true considering the atomic theory?Immersive Reader Once enough data is gathered the atomic theory will eventually become a law. The atomic theory is considered a theory and not a law because it lacks sufficient evidence to be considered a law. The atomic theory is highly supported by scientific evidence and experimentation. The atomic theory is not considered a law because it simply states what matter is made of and does not explain the characteristics of matter.