A Hypothesis Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

A hypothesis is

• A) a well developed and complete explanation of behavior.
• B) a statement that describes the relationship between variables.
• C) an unsupported guess about the causes of behavior.
• D) considered to be unscientific and, therefore, not part of the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Rings

Cyclic molecules in chemistry that consist of a series of connected atoms forming a closed loop.

Hydrogenating

The process of adding hydrogen to a molecule, usually in the presence of a catalyst, to reduce double or triple bonds to single bonds.

Monocyclic Saturated Compound

An organic chemical compound featuring a single cyclic structure without double or triple bonds, indicating all carbons are saturated with hydrogen.

Molecular Formulas

A notation that shows the type and number of atoms in a molecule but not the bonds or arrangement, such as C2H5OH for ethanol.