Question

what is the definition of a scientific law?
explains how something happens based on scientific ideas.
describes what will happen based on overwhelming data and evidence to support it.
a prediction about the outcome of an experiment.
a statement that cannot be tested.

Explanation:

To determine the definition of a scientific law, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("Explains how something happens based on scientific ideas") describes a scientific theory, which explains the 'why' or 'how' behind phenomena.
• The second option ("Describes what will happen based on overwhelming data and evidence to support it") matches the definition of a scientific law, which is a statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes a natural phenomenon (what happens) with high confidence due to extensive evidence.
• The third option ("A prediction about the outcome of an experiment") is a hypothesis or a prediction, not a scientific law.
• The fourth option ("A statement that cannot be tested") is not a scientific law, as scientific laws are based on testable and verifiable observations.

Answer:

B. Describes what will happen based on overwhelming data and evidence to support it.