Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134302386
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 16E
Classify each statement as an observation, a law, or a theory.
a. The star closest to Earth is moving away from Earth at high speed.
b. A body in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a force.
c. The universe began as a cosmic explosion called the Big Bang.
d. A stone dropped from an altitude of 450 m falls to the ground in 9.6s.
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Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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