Question

drag the tiles to the table. the tiles can be used more than once. a falsifiable hypothesis can be shown to be incorrect through experimentation and observation. with that in mind, determine whether each hypothesis is falsifiable as written. a mixture of capsaicin and borax in water makes a really great pesticide. putting salt on a petri dish can increase bacterial growth. the grand tetons may be the most impressive mountains in america. particulate matter in the air can lead to more cases of bronchitis. there are infinite universes that we cannot observe or contact. fuel burns more slowly in places with lower atmospheric pressure.

Explanation:

A falsifiable hypothesis can be tested and potentially proven wrong. "There are infinite universes that we cannot observe or contact" is non - falsifiable as it cannot be tested. The others can be tested through experiments or observations. For example, fuel burning rate can be tested at different pressures, the effect of particulate matter on bronchitis can be studied, the impact of salt on bacterial growth can be observed, and the pesticidal effect of the mixture can be tested.

Answer:

• A mixture of capsaicin and borax in water makes a really great pesticide: falsifiable
• Putting salt on a petri dish can increase bacterial growth: falsifiable
• The Grand Tetons may be the most impressive mountains in America: falsifiable (can be judged based on people's opinions through surveys etc.)
• Particulate matter in the air can lead to more cases of bronchitis: falsifiable (can be studied epidemiologically)
• Fuel burns more slowly in places with lower atmospheric pressure: falsifiable (can be tested in controlled environments)
• There are infinite universes that we cannot observe or contact: non - falsifiable