Scientific explanations of natural phenomena are based on A. opinion polls of scientists. B. only the observations made by a single scientist. C. only the most recent empirical evidence. D. all the empirical evidence available.

The reaction below shows a system in equilibrium. how would a decrease in temperature affect this reaction? a. the rate of formation of the gases would increase. b. the equilibrium of the reaction would shift to the left. c. the equilibrium would shift to cause the gases to sublime into solids. d. the chemicals on the left would quickly form the chemical on the right.