When Researchers Have Learned How to Apply a Principle or Change

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Multiple Choice

When researchers have learned how to apply a principle or change a condition in order to prevent unwanted occurrences, they have met the fundamental goal of

• A) description.
• B) influence.
• C) prediction.
• D) explanation.

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Definitions:

Proton Donor

A substance that can release (donate) a proton (H+ ion) in a chemical reaction, typically an acid in a chemical context.

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donate electron pairs in reactions.

Osmolal Solution

A solution characterized by its osmolality, which is a measure of the concentration of solutes per kilogram of solvent.

Osmole

A unit of measurement for the number of particles that contribute to the osmotic pressure of a solution.