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What is the difference between a hypothesis and theory? (a) A hypothesis provides an explanation for a phenomenon, but a theory does not. (b) A theory provides an explanation for a phenomenon, but hypothesis does not. (c) Both a theory and a hypothesis provide an explanation for a phenomenon, but a theory has been upheld by experimental observations.

          What is the difference between a hypothesis and theory?
(a) A hypothesis provides an explanation for a phenomenon, but a theory does not.
(b) A theory provides an explanation for a phenomenon, but hypothesis does not.
(c) Both a theory and a hypothesis provide an explanation for a phenomenon, but a theory has been upheld by experimental observations.

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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01/29/2022

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Step 1: A hypothesis is an assumption made before any research has been completed for the sake of inquiry. Show more…

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and theory? (a) A hypothesis provides an explanation for a phenomenon, but a theory does not. (b) A theory provides an explanation for a phenomenon, but hypothesis does not. (c) Both a theory and a hypothesis provide an explanation for a phenomenon, but a theory has been upheld by experimental observations.