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QuizMultiple Choice

The Processes of Science — Test

Question 18 • Chemistry

Which is an example of making a qualitative observation?

Answer
A
describing how copper changes color in chlorine
B
recording how long it takes to burn magnesium
C
showing the results of an experiment with a graph
D
measuring the speed of the chemical reaction

Explanation

A qualitative observation describes a quality or characteristic without using numbers. Describing how copper changes color in chlorine is qualitative because it reports a visible change. The other choices involve measuring time or speed, or presenting experimental results in a graph.

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