Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781260477467
Author: Martin Silberberg
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Higher Education (us)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.13P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The essential features of a scientific model need to be described.
Concept Introduction: A system of events, ideas, or processes can be represented physically, mathematically, or conceptually as a scientific model. Scientists can identify and understand the world with their scientific knowledge by offering explanations to enable the patterns to be predicted.
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Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change
Ch. 1.1 - Is the following change chemical or physical?
Ch. 1.1 - Is the following change chemical or physical?
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