Ahypothetical metal m forms the following complexes with the generalized ligands x, y, and z: complex ion observed color [m(x)6]3+ green [m(y)6]3+ blue [m(z)6]3+ yellow order these ligands according to their ability to split d orbitals. in other words, set up a spectrochemical series, from strongest to weakest ligand field strength. rank from strongest to weakest ligand field strength.

Astudent is trying to create a table that compares hypotheses, theories, and laws. hypothesis theory law do scientific researchers formulate it? yes yes yes does it explain why things happen? yes yes no yes yes yes is it used to make predictions? no yes yes which of the following questions would most likely fill the blank in the table? is it an intelligent guess? is it newly formulated? is it based on observations? has it been proved?