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Chemistry Lesson 1
Lesson 1: What is Chemistry?
Question | Answer |
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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 |