Chapter 1

Question 1

Applied research

Answer 1

A type of research that focuses on developing applications of knowledge gained through basic research.

Question 2

Basic research

Answer 2

A type of research that leads us to a greater understanding of how the natural world operates.

Question 3

Chemistry

Answer 3

The study of matter and the transformations it can undergo.

Question 4

Fact

Answer 4

Something agreed upon by competent observers as being true.

Question 5

matter

Answer 5

Anything that has mass and occupies space.

Question 6

Science

Answer 6

A body of knowledge built from observations - common sense - rational thinking - experimentation - and (sometimes) brilliant insights.

Question 7

Scientific hypothesis

Answer 7

A testable explanation for an observable phenomenon.

Question 8

Scientific law

Answer 8

An experimentally confirmed description of the natural world. Also known as a principle.

Question 9

Scientific theory

Answer 9

A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations within the natural world.

Question 10

Nanotechnology

Answer 10

An area where we engineer materials by manipulating individual atoms or molecules.