Which of the following best defines a scientific theory? A) An 'if, then' statement that can be tested by science. B)A model used to explain how or why a phenomenon occurs. C) A unifying concept; often a mathematical description of the way in which a natural phenomenon occurs. D)A piece of knowledge about the outside world received through the senses or instrumentation. E) Something that is known to be consistent with reality; that which has not been falsified.

Which of the following best defines a scientific theory? A) An 'if, then' statement that can be tested by science. B)A model used to explain how or why a phenomenon occurs. C) A unifying concept; often a mathematical description of the way in which a natural phenomenon occurs. D)A piece of knowledge about the outside world received through the senses or instrumentation. E) Something that is known to be consistent with reality; that which has not been falsified.

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Introduction to chemistry

Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with the analysis of material and the substances that comprise it. It also manages the properties of these substances and their reactions to form new substances. It is basically centered on particles and atoms that make up components and mixtures. These chemical species will in general connect using bonds.

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Which of the following best defines a scientific theory?
A) An 'if, then' statement that can be tested by
science.
B)A model used to explain how or why a
phenomenon occurs.
C) A unifying concept; often a mathematical
description of the way in which a natural
phenomenon occurs.
D) A piece of knowledge about the outside
world received through the senses or
instrumentation.
E) Something that is known to be consistent
with reality; that which has not been falsified.

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