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Which statement best describes the relationship between a scientific theory and a scientific law?
Options
A A theory becomes a law after it is proven.
B A law describes a phenomenon; a theory explains it.
Correct Answer
C Laws are more important than theories.
D Theories are guesses; laws are facts.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Scientific laws are concise descriptions of observed relationships (often mathematical). Scientific theories are well-substantiated explanations for those observations. They serve different purposes and one does not become the other.

Hint

Think: laws say 'what' happens; theories say 'why' it happens.

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Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1393 of 1872
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