Answers Chemistry Honors A Hypotheses, Theories, and LawsQuestion 7

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Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws

Question 7 • Chemistry Honors A

What is a difference between a law and a hypothesis?

Answer

A

A law describes how two variables affect each other, but a hypothesis only discusses one variable.

B

A law must be testable so that it can be proven, but a hypothesis is an untestable explanation.

C

A hypothesis includes an explanation for why two variables affect each other, but a law only describes how they affect each other.

D

A hypothesis may or may not be testable, but a law is an untestable explanation of why two variables affect each other and cannot be proven.

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