Why would a scientist only use observations to formulate a theory rather than follow the scientific method?

The following reaction shows the products when sulfuric acid and aluminum hydroxide react. al(oh)3 + h2so4 → al2(so4)3 + h2o the table shows the calculated amounts of reactants and products when the reaction was conducted in a laboratory. sulfuric acid aluminum hydroxide initial amount of reactant 40 g 15 g theoretical yield of water from reactant 14.69 g 10.38 g what is the approximate amount of the leftover reactant? 11.73 g of sulfuric acid 10.33 g of sulfuric acid 11.12 g of aluminum hydroxide 13.67 g of aluminum hydroxide

Given that 1 mi = 1760 yd, determine what conver- sion factor is appropriate to convert 1849 yd to miles; to convert 2.781 mi to yards.

Which sentence about particles in matter is true? a. atoms are present in solids and liquids but not in gases. b. the particles of matter are in constant motion. c. the same kinds of atoms are found in different elements. d. when a solid changes to a liquid, the sizes of the particles change.