Chemistry: the central science Flashcards

1
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the study of matter and the changes it undergoes.

A

Chemistry

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2
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anything that occupies space and has mass

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Matter

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3
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involves changes of state in which the identities of the substances do not change.

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Physical change

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4
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involves substances that are used up and others are formed to take their places.

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Chemical change

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5
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Chemistry is often called the central science because a basic knowledge of chemistry is essential for students of biology, physics, geology, and many other courses. True or False

A

True

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6
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made of semiconductor materials that absorb the photons emitted by the sun and generate a flow of electrons

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photovoltaic cells

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7
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Deals with characterizing the composition of matter, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Analytical Chemistry

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8
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Deals with molecules in living organisms

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Biochemistry

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9
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Concerned with the study of most carbon-based compounds

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Organic Chemistry

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10
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Deals with all substances which are not considered organic.

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Inorganic Chemistry

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11
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Study of the underlying physical principles that govern the properties and behavior of chemical systems

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Physical Chemistry

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12
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creation of superconductors, catalysts, and medicines.

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Inorganic Chemistry

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13
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Detection of the Ribonucleic acid (RNA) of SARS-CoV-2 virus.

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Biochemistry

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14
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creation of polymers such as plastics and nylons, cleaning products like
soaps, and medicines.

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

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Organic Chemistry

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15
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prediction of properties and reactions of chemicals

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Physical Chemistry

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16
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Identification of unknown compound found at a crime scene, to check the appropriate concentrations of minerals and nutrients in the soil

CHOICES:
Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry

A

Analytical Chemistry

17
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Chemistry is the area of clinical pathology that is generally concerned with the analysis of blood and body fluids for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. True or False

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True