PART 1 Flashcards
(128 cards)
The science that describes matter—its properties, the changes it undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany those processes
Chemistry
Chemistry is also called the ___ science.
Central
Branch of chemistry that deals with metals, minerals, and stuff mostly found on the periodic table.
Inorganic Chemistry
Branch of chemistry that talks about hydrocarbons and their derivatives.
Organic Chemistry
Detection and identification of substances present (qualitative analysis) or amount of each substance (quantitative analysis)
Analytical Chemistry
Branch of chemistry that deals with the processes in living organisms
Biochemistry
Branch of chemistry that covers the behavior of matter
Physical chemistry
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Matter
Measure of the quantity of matter
Mass
Amount of space
Volume
The capacity to do work or to transfer heat
Energy
Energy in motion
Kinetic Energy
Energy at rest
Potential Energy
Reaction where heat is released.
Exothermic
Reaction where heat is absorbed.
Endothermic
Ice melting is an example of ___ reaction (energy change).
Endothermic
Is energy matter?
No
State of matter that fills any container completely and highly compressible.
Gas
____ properties can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance.
Physical
____ properties are exhibited by matter as it undergoes changes in composition.
Chemical
Which of the following is a chemical property of matter?
A. Silver is a shiny metal that conducts electricity very well.
B. Sulfur is a yellow powder.
C. A dry piece of paper burns.
D. Pure water, for example, has a density of 0.998 g/cm^3 at 25°C.
C. A dry piece of paper burns.
___ properties are dependent on the amount of substance.
Extensive
____ properties are independent of the amount of substance.
Intensive
Which of the following is an EXTENSIVE property of matter?
A. Hardness
B. Size
C. Melting point
D. Color
B. Size