Which of the following statements are correct concerning the scientific method? There is more than one correct answer. "When a can of soda pop is opened, a fizzing sound is heard." This is an example of observation. A scientific theory eventually becomes a law "Helium balloons float because helium is less dense than air." This statement can be considered an observation. Scientific law is a tentative interpretation or explanation. Both scientific law and theory have the potential to be proven wrong.

Which of the following statements are correct concerning the scientific method? There is more than one correct answer. "When a can of soda pop is opened, a fizzing sound is heard." This is an example of observation. A scientific theory eventually becomes a law "Helium balloons float because helium is less dense than air." This statement can be considered an observation. Scientific law is a tentative interpretation or explanation. Both scientific law and theory have the potential to be proven wrong.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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