OAE Chemistry Practice Questions - Ohio Assessments For Educators Chemistry (009) Exam

Which of the following best describes the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

A law is proven fact; a theory is just a guess A law describes what happens; a theory explains why it happens A theory becomes a law once enough evidence supports it Laws apply to physics only; theories apply to chemistry

Correct Answer:

A law describes what happens; a theory explains why it happens

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