Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321809246
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Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - The Nature of Science - Thomas S. Kuhn and Scientific Revolutions - Page 5: 1

Answer

B. A law only summarizes a series of related observations; A theory gives the underlying reasons for them.

Work Step by Step

A is incorrect because both laws and theories are based on evidence. C is incorrect because theories describe why and laws describe what. B is correct because laws succinctly summarize a group of observations while theories explain why the observations were seen and the scientific reasoning behind it.
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