Final Exam(LO1-LO5) Flashcards
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definition: begins with a specific observation and draws a general conclusion
inductive reasoning
definition: generalizes a specific fact to all possible examples which may or may not be valid
inductive leap
Inductive reasoning goes from what to what?
specific observation –> general conclusion
definition: begins with a well established premise and draws conclusions based on that infromation
deductive reasoning
This reasoning is hypothesis building
inductive reasoning
This reasoning uses theory to make predictions
deductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning goes from what to what?
general principle –> specific conlcusion
What are the steps of the scientific method?
- an observation or problem leads to a question
- a testable hypothesis and prediction is developed
- an experiment is performed
- data is analyzed
-conclusions are drawn
definition: a tentative explanation for observation of the natural world
scientific hypothesis
What are the critical properties of a scientific hypothesis?
- needs to be tested by observation or experimentation
-can be rejected if unsupported - can never be proven true(just well supported)
definition: a comprehensive explanation of some phenomenon in nature that is supported by facts
scientific theory
definition: pure chemical substance consisting of only one atom
element
definition: elements responsible for >96%
essential elements
definition: elements that are critical but found in small amounts
trace elements
definition: number of protons an atom has
atomic number
definition: mass of al of the subatomic particles of an atom
atomic mass
How do you find the atomic mass?
add protons and neutrons
definition: atoms of the same element that have different neutron numbers
isotopes
definitio: unstable isotopes that decay over time to more stable isotopes
radioisotopes
valence electrons have what?
the most eneergy
definition: bond that forms when atoms share valence electrons to fill their valence shells
covalent bonds
covalent bonds are what kind of bonds?
strong and stable
what are the two types of covalent bonds?
nonpolar and polar
definitions: when covalently bonded atoms have similar electronegativities they form
nonpolar