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Which statement below correctly identifies the difference between laws and theories?
Options
A Laws describe phenomena, while theories explain why phenomena exist?
Correct Answer
B Laws are a prediction of phenomena while theories are an explanation
C Laws explain why phenomena exist, while theories explain how.
D Laws are a statement of fact, while theories are a statement of opinion.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Scientific laws describe observed patterns or relationships (often mathematically), while theories provide explanatory frameworks for why those phenomena occur.

Hint

Laws describe 'what' happens; theories explain 'why' it happens.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1160 of 1872
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