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1. which of the following scientific terms is not an example of deductive reasoning

A. A theory

B. A hypothesis

C. A law

D. A paradigm

E. Allof the terms are examples of deductive reasoning.

2. which of the following does not describe a nonmetal

A. tend to gain electrons

B. found in the upper right hand corner of the periodic table

C. poor conductor of electricity

D. generally not reactive

E. poor conductor of heat

Explanation / Answer

1 ) answer : E. Allof the terms are examples of deductive reasoning.

2 ) answer : D. generally not reactive

explanation for 2 :

non -metal aslo reactive . suppose F is high electro negative atom . it is highly reactive .

oxygen and Cl, Br are highly reactive

explanation for 1:

Hypotheses that survive many experimental tests of their validity may evolve into theories. A theory is a unifying principle that explains a body of facts and/or those laws that are based on them.

performing experiments, careful observations, recording information, all are part in scientific

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