1.1: Chemistry in Context

Hypothesis

An explanation of observations that acts as a guide for gathering and checking information.

Chemistry

the study of the composition, properties, and interactions of matter

Theory

testable explanations of aspects of nature

Scientific Method

The basic process involves making an observation, forming a hypothesis, making a prediction, conducting an experiment and finally analyzing the results.

Law

statement that summarizes a vast number of experimental observations and describes the natural world