Question

how might a chemist use patterns to understand phenomena? by ignoring the patterns by avoiding any pattern recognition by focusing only on random occurrences by using patterns to predict outcomes

Explanation:

Chemists use patterns in data, properties of elements, and reaction trends to predict chemical behavior and outcomes. Ignoring patterns, avoiding pattern - recognition, or focusing only on random occurrences would not help in understanding phenomena.

Answer:

D. By using patterns to predict outcomes