The Scientific Method

The primary goal of chemistry is to understand matter, or any substance that has mass and volume. Science can be used to answer almost any question, from the relationship between different elements, to questions about the tiniest particles in the universe. In this topic, you will explore the steps of the scientific method, a set of guidelines that all scientists use when conducting scientific investigations. These fundamental topics may seem simple, but they are some of the most important building blocks of science.

Essential Question

• What is the scientific method, and how does it support scientific investigations?