A Simple Statement of Natural Phenomena to Which No Exceptions

question 42

Multiple Choice

A simple statement of natural phenomena to which no exceptions are known under given conditions is a(n)

• A)theory
• B)observation
• C)model
• D)scientific law

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Definitions:

Anion

A negatively charged ion, which has more electrons than protons.

CCC Bond Angle

The internal angle formed between three consecutively bonded carbon atoms in a molecule, often approximated to 109.5° in a tetrahedral arrangement.

CCC Bond Angle

The angle between three carbon atoms connected in sequence, significant in determining the shape and properties of organic molecules.

Hybridization

A concept in molecular chemistry that describes the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals, which can house electrons for bonding or reactivity.