Why do we need to test models with actual data?

Which function is performed by earths atmosphere? a. ultraviolet rays are prevented from reaching the ozone layer. b. earths temperature is raised and moderated by trapping in heat c. charged particles from the sun are prevented from reaching earth. d. magnetic charges from space are prevented from reaching earths surface.

Given the following reaction: c3h8+5o2=3co2+4h20 how many grams of co2 will be produced 7 g of c3h8 and 98 g of o2

What is the empirical formula of c6h18o3? ch3o c2h5o c2h6o c2h5o5