Science Is an Approach Based on

question 5

Multiple Choice

Science is an approach based on

• A) uninformed, ideology-driven claims
• B) data collection, testing, and verification
• C) limited debates that do not consider alternative approaches and conclusions
• D) television commentators and politicians
• E) partisan disputes

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Definitions:

McLafferty Rearrangement

A fragmentation reaction observed in mass spectrometry analysis, involving the transfer of a hydrogen atom via a six-membered transition state leading to the cleavage of a molecule.

Carboxylic Acids

Organic compounds characterized by a carboxyl group (-COOH), known for their acidic properties.

Grignard Reagents

Reactive compounds consisting of magnesium bonded to an organic group, used in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds.

Infrared Spectrum

A representation of the infrared light absorption or emission of a substance, providing information about molecular vibrations and compound identity.