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A scientific law is best described as a:
Options
A tentative explanation for a phenomenon
B well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
C description of a consistent natural relationship, often expressed mathematically
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D personal opinion about a natural event
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A scientific law describes a fundamental principle that has been observed to be true without exception under stated conditions, often expressed in a mathematical statement (e.g., the law of conservation of mass).

Hint

Laws describe what happens; theories explain why.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1273 of 1872
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