Ch 1 Flashcards

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Chemistry

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The study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and occupies space

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Organic chemistry

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Study of most carbon containing materials

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Inorganic chemistry

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The study of all substances not classified as organic, mainly those compounds not containing carbon

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Physical chemistry

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The study of properties and the changes of matter and their relation to energy

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Analytical chemistry

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The identification of the compounds and composition of materials

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Biological chemistry

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The study of substances and processes occurring in living things

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Scientific Method

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A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem; steps in the scientific method include making observations, testing hypotheses, and developing theories

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Observation

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Some type of phenomenon is witnessed through the use of the senses

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Theory

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A broad generalization that explains a body of facts or phenomena
-considered successful if they can predict the results of many new experiments

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Scientific law

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Expresses a fundamental principle of science

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Scientific Method

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Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Theory
Scientific Law
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Ways in the world chemistry is being used

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Medicine, biotechnology, astronomy and space exploration, behavior problems solved (low levels of elements in system)

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