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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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A theory is
Options
A Consistent with known experimental results and has predictive power.
B A tentative statement that proposes a possible explanation to some events
Correct Answer
C An idea that has been well tested and shown to be widely applicable
D A wild guess that has been well tested.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, but it begins as a tentative hypothesis. The correct description here is that it is a tentative statement proposing a possible explanation.

Hint

Theories are based on hypotheses that have been tested and supported.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1172 of 1872
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