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Chemistry
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781305957404
Chapter 1
Problem 1RQ
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Textbook Problem

Define and explain the differences between the following terms.

  1. a. law and theory
  2. b. theory and experiment
  3. c. qualitative and quantitative
  4. d. hypothesis and theory

Expert Solution

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition and explanation for the given set of term has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

Law: A verbal or mathematical statement of explanations given for observations is called as law.

Theory: The observations, laws from experiments and related phenomena are explained by theory.

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(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition and explanation for the given set of term has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

Theory: The observations, laws from experiments and related phenomena are explained by theory.

Experiment: Performing a scientific method to calculate or test hypothesis is known as experiment.

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(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition and explanation for the given set of term has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

Qualitative: The properties of a substance which are given without using any number or explicit measurements are called as qualitative.  For example color of the substance.

Quantitative: The properties of a substance which are given by using number and explicit measurements are called as quantitative.  For example mass of the substance.

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(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition and explanation for the given set of term has to be given.

Explanation of Solution

Hypothesis: The observations are explained by hypothesis.

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