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Which term describes a tentative explanation that can be tested through experimentation?
Hypothesis
What type of reasoning involves making generalized conclusions based on specific observations?
Inductive reasoning
Which term refers to a statement that describes a natural phenomenon based on repeated experimentation and observation?
Law
What is the primary difference between a physical property and a chemical property of matter?
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What is the term for the smallest particle of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons?
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What property of an atom is determined by the number of protons in its nucleus?
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What is the total number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom of oxygen-16?
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What is the role of valence electrons in forming compounds?
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Which statement best describes an ion?
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What is the ionic charge of a cation?
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How are cations formed?
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What do the subscripts in a chemical formula represent?
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In a complete combustion reaction, what are the products when hydrocarbons react with oxygen?
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What type of reaction is represented by the chemical equation: AB + CD → AD + CB?
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'NH3' is the chemical formula for which common compound?
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'H2O2' is the chemical formula for which common compound?
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Which of the following best describes a scientific theory?
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What is the main difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
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What characterizes a good science versus poor science?
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What is the consequence of making decisions based on poor science?
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What is the key characteristic of pseudoscience?
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What is confirmation bias in scientific research?
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