Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Reading For Meaning In Science
Course: Ged Test Prep
Subject: Science
Chapter: Chapter 2 Designing And Interpreting Science Experiments
Science theories and processes
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- You will be asked to understand and apply science theories and processes
Scientific Theories
Science is a research-based discipline in which scientists use scientific theories to gather information and data regarding the natural world. Therefore, scientific theories are explanations of specific phenomena in the natural world that are supported by a great deal of evidence. Since theories are supported by evidence, most of them may offer a correct explanation of events in the natural world. There are many scientific processes to investigate the natural world, including observation and experimentation.
Examples of scientific theories
- Daltons’ Atomic Theory: States that substances are made up of tiny particles called atoms. The atoms are the smallest particles of an element and have the properties of elements. This theory was based on evidence. For instance, Dalton studied compounds that contained one or more elements. The elements are further made up of tiny particles.
- Kinetic Theory of Matter: States that matter is made up of particles that are continuous random motion. The motion is because they are being hit by invisible particles in the air.