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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