Chemistry 1
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Matter
What is Inorganic chemistry?
Inorganic chemistry is the study of compounds not covered by organic chemistry. A few inorganic compounds do contain carbon, but most contain metals.
The pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake.
Pure Chemistry
What is the control group?
Group separated from the rest of the experiment in order to use for comparisons.
A concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations and experiments.
Scientific Law
The means by which society provides its members with those things needed and desired.
Technology
Steps for solving a numeric word problem.
Analyze, Calculate, Evaluate
A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem.
Scientific Method
The study of carbon-based chemicals
Organic Chemistry
Applies science to the production of biological products or processes.
Biotechnology
The five traditional areas of chemistry
Organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry
How do chemists help doctors treat patients?
They supply technology and medicines doctors use to treat patients.
Used to test a hypothesis
Experiment
What is the group that will be exposed to some sort of manipulation of the independent variable.
Experimental
The variable that is changed during an experiment
dependent Variable
Research that is directed toward a practical goal or application
Applied chemistry
A well-tested explanation for a broad set of observation.
Theory
3 steps in successful problem solving
Observe Discuss Solve
This the study of chemical processes that occur inside of living organisms.
Analytical Chemistry involves...
Quantitative and Qualitative data
List some examples of qualitative data
blue, green, rough, soft, big, small etc
Can only be seen under magnification
Microscopic
What role do chemists play in agriculture?
They help to develop more productive crops and safer, more effective ways to protect crops.
List quantitative data
height, weight, distance etc
Physical Chemistry