Which of the Following Represents a Hypothesis

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a hypothesis?

• A) Sodium reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
• B) Nitrogen gas is a fairly inert substance.
• C) Nickel has a silvery sheen.
• D) When a substance combusts, it combines with air.
• E) When wood burns, heat is given off.

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Definitions:

Price-fixing

An illegal agreement among competitors to fix prices, set production levels, or divide markets, thereby restricting fair competition.

Tuna Companies

Firms that specialize in the catching, processing, and marketing of tuna, a significant sector within the seafood industry.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation intended to promote competition and prevent monopolies by regulating corporate behaviors and practices.

Monopolies

Market structures characterized by a single seller controlling a large portion of the market and limiting competition.