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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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If an idea cannot be disproven by some possible observation or test, can such an idea be supported by science? Explain.

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In practice, science does not always prove phenomena, but it seeks to eliminate the explanations which do not have any scientific proof, that is, at present these explanations are not supported by science. The scientific approach is based on observations, experimentations, logical reasoning, evolution of ideas and it is never ever constant, that is, keeps evolving with time. If something cannot be disproven through the scientific method, then it cannot be supported by science.

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