Chemical Laws and Theories

Chemical laws and theories are principles that describe how substances interact and behave. Laws, like the law of conservation of mass, state observations consistently, while theories, such as atomic theory, explain why these observations occur. In the philosophy of chemistry, these frameworks help us understand the nature of matter and its transformations. They guide scientific inquiry, allowing chemists to predict reactions and develop new materials. Together, they provide a foundation for understanding the complex world of chemistry, bridging empirical observations with deeper explanations of the underlying mechanisms at play.