Chemistry by OpenStax (2015-05-04)
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Author: Klaus Theopold, Richard H Langley, Paul Flowers, William R. Robinson, Mark Blaser
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Chapter 1, Problem 3E
Identify each of the following statements as being most similar to a hypothesis, a law, or a theory. Explain your reasoning.
(a) The pressure of a sample of gas is directly proportional to the temperature of the gas.
(b) Matter consists of tiny particles that can combine in specific ratios to form substances with specific properties.
(c) At a higher temperature, solids (such as salt or sugar) will dissolve better in water.
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