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Chemistry Lesson 1
Lesson 1: What is Chemistry?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A way of learning about the natural world through observations and logical reasoning | Science |
| The methods of investigating problems and answering questions | Scientific inquiry |
| Logical interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge (research) | Inference |
| Possible explanation for observations relating to a scientific question | Hypothesis |
| A hypothesis that has been tested repeatedly and that explains a wide range of observations | Theory |
| Statement that describes what will happen every time under a particular set of conditions | Law |
| A factor that changes during an experiment | Variable |
| A factor that stays the same during an experiment | Constant |