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Chapter 1, Problem 19P(choose chapter or problem)
A student prepares several samples of the same gas and measures their mass and volume. The results are tabulated as follows. Formulate a tentative law from the measurements.
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A student prepares several samples of the same gas and measures their mass and volume. The results are tabulated as follows. Formulate a tentative law from the measurements.
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Scientific law and theory
A scientific law is a statement predicted based on experimental observations. It is a universal statement and is not usually revised as it is derived from experiments.
Scientific law describes the behavior of a system under particular conditions. It is used for future experiments on the systems.
A scientific law does not give any explanation or mechanism for the observation.
Scientific theory gives a detailed explanation of the behavior of a system. It is derived based on the scientific investigation on the experimental observation.
A theory is more complex than law and therefore is revised with discoveries and evidence.