Investigation and Experimentation (Performance Level: Advanced) – Question 01
Matter is made of atoms that have positive
centers of neutrons and protons surrounded by
a cloud of negatively charged electrons. This
statement is
A a theory.
B a hypothesis.
C an inference.
D an observation.
Results
- 62% of students gave this response. (Correct Response)
- 7% of students gave this response.
- 10% of students gave this response.
- 21% of students gave this response.
Note: Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.
What this Question is Testing
Chemistry Reporting Category: Investigation and Experimentation
1. Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations. As a basis for understanding this concept and addressing the content in the other four strands, students should develop their own questions and perform investigations. Students will:
1.f. Distinguish between hypothesis and theory as scientific terms.