Ch 1 Flashcards
(13 cards)
Chemistry
The study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes
Matter
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Organic chemistry
Study of most carbon containing materials
Inorganic chemistry
The study of all substances not classified as organic, mainly those compounds not containing carbon
Physical chemistry
The study of properties and the changes of matter and their relation to energy
Analytical chemistry
The identification of the compounds and composition of materials
Biological chemistry
The study of substances and processes occurring in living things
Scientific Method
A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem; steps in the scientific method include making observations, testing hypotheses, and developing theories
Observation
Some type of phenomenon is witnessed through the use of the senses
Theory
A broad generalization that explains a body of facts or phenomena
-considered successful if they can predict the results of many new experiments
Scientific law
Expresses a fundamental principle of science
Scientific Method
Observation Hypothesis Experiment Theory Scientific Law
Ways in the world chemistry is being used
Medicine, biotechnology, astronomy and space exploration, behavior problems solved (low levels of elements in system)