Which of the Following Is a Scientific Statement

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a scientific statement?

• A) Unicorns used to exist because there are paintings of them from years ago.
• B) A shark can jump as high as a low flying helicopter as shown in pictures on the internet.
• C) Dinosaurs were killed off by a great flood as described in the Bible.
• D) According to DNA comparisons, humans share a common ancestor with chimpanzees.
• E) Dogs are smarter than cats because it's easier to train them.

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Definitions:

Bond Type

Refers to the classification of chemical bonds based on their formation and strength, such as ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds.

Hydrogen

A chemical element with the symbol H and atomic number 1, known as the lightest and most abundant element in the universe.

Electron Vacancies

Electron vacancies refer to the absence of an electron in an atom's outer shell, creating a condition that can lead to the atom forming chemical bonds with other atoms to fill this gap.

Carbon Atom

The chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, serving as a key building block for organic molecules in living organisms.