Worksheet: Hypotheses, Theories, and Laws
In this worksheet, we will practice describing and defining hypotheses, theories, and laws within the context of chemical investigations.
Q1:
Which of the following best describes a scientific law?
- AA descriptive statement based on repeated practical measurements
- BA suggested explanation for a phenomenon
- CA tested model based on practical data
- DAn unprovable prediction
- EA rough guess
Q2:
Which of the following best describes a hypothesis?
- AA bad theory
- BA tested model based on practical data
- CA suggested explanation for a phenomenon
- DAn unprovable prediction
- EA rough guess
Q3:
Which of the following best describes a theory?
- AA good hypothesis
- BA tested model based on practical data
- CA suggested explanation for a phenomenon
- DAn unprovable prediction
- EA rough guess