Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134302386
Author: Nivaldo J. Tro
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 3SAQ
According to the scientific method, what is a law?
a. A short statement that summarizes a large number of observations
b. A fact that can never be refuted
c. A model that gives insight into how nature is
d. An initial guess with explanatory power
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