In Which of the Following Explanations Is the Hypothesis Underlined

question 13

Multiple Choice

In which of the following explanations is the hypothesis underlined?

• A)Pearl Jam stopped for supper in our town because it was on their tour route.
• B)Because my sister-in-law was born in Lithuania, we decided to visit there for a week.
• C)The rubberized case is the best one, since it protects the phone if it is dropped.
• D)The fourth movie in the series wasn't as good, because the writers scripted it more quickly.
• E)We stopped putting seed in our birdfeeder because squirrels were stealing it all.

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Definitions:

Molecular Formulas

Notation used to represent the quantity and type of atoms present in a molecule, without displaying bonding or structure.

Sawhorse Structure

A pictorial representation used in chemistry to visualize the spatial arrangement of bonds and atoms in a molecule, providing a three-dimensional perspective.

Eclipsed Conformer

A conformer of a molecule in which adjacent atoms are aligned with minimal spatial separation, leading to maximal torsional strain.

Ethane

A colorless, odorless gas, which is the second simplest alkane, with the chemical formula C2H6.