World of Chemistry
World of Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780618562763
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
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Interpretation: The correct passage for an experiment needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction: The scientific method is a systematic way of collecting evidence to support theories/ concepts. This helps to explain the nature around us. In scientific disciplines, the term “model”, “experiment”, “observation”, “theory” and “law” holds different meanings of phenomena.

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Correct answer: Option B.

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An experiment is a way to test a hypothesis; where hypothesis is a testable, tentative explanation for observations. Controlled, field, and natural experiments are three main types of experiments.

According to this, dropping a raisin into water to see if it behaves the same way as when it is in ginger ale, is an experiment. This experiment is also known as “Dancing Raisins Experiment”.

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