Forming a Hypothesis Is the Second Step in a Scientific

question 9

Multiple Choice

Forming a hypothesis is the second step in a scientific investigation.This step is derived from which goal of psychology?

• A)describing
• B)understanding
• C)predicting
• D)changing

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Definitions:

Cyclohexane

A cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms.

Torsional Strain

The resistance that occurs when molecules twist about their bonds, leading to a decrease in stability due to the repulsion between electrons in eclipsed conformations.

Newman Projection

is a way to visualize the spatial arrangement of bonds from the perspective of looking down the bond axis between two carbon atoms in a molecule.

C2-C3 Bond

A bond linking the second and third carbon atoms in a carbon chain, important in understanding the structure of organic molecules.