Ch1 Powerpoint

Question 1

Greek “Elements”

Answer 1

Air, fire, water, earth

Question 2

Science

Answer 2

The methodical exploration of nature followed by a logical explanation of observations

Question 3

The Scientific Method

Answer 3

Systematic investigation of nature; requires proposing an explanation for the results of an experiment

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

The initial, tenative proposal of a scientific principle (Testable)

Question 5

Experiment

Answer 5

Exploring nature and testing hypotheses according to a planned strategy to make observations under controlled conditions (The test)

Question 6

Theory

Answer 6

Explains the behavior of nature (The “Why”)

Question 7

Natural Law

Answer 7

States a measurable relationship (The “What”)

Question 8

Applying the scientific method (The diagram possibly leading to theory OR law)

Answer 8

Experiment -> analyze observations -> hypothesis -> analyze additional data -> MAY LEAD to either theory of law

Question 9

Chemistry

Answer 9

Science that studies the composition of matter and its properties

Question 10

Branches of Chemistry (4)

Answer 10

Organic, inorganic, biochemistry, green chemistry