Chemistry
Matter
States of Matter
100

The science that deals with the composition, structures, and properties of matter and how matter changes under different conditions. 

Chemistry

100

The simplest form of matter and identified by a letter symbol.

Elements

100

Have a definite volume and weight but not a definite shape. 

Liquid 

200

The study of substances that contain carbon, which allows them to burn.

Organic Chemistry

200

Anything that occupies space, has physical and chemical properties. 

Matter

200

Changes the form without forming a new substance. 

Physical change

300

Gasoline, motor oil, plastics, and synthetic fabrics. 

Examples of Organic Chemistry

300

C.O.H.N.S

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Nitrogen

Sulfur

300

Combinations of two or more substances that are united physically, in any proportions with combined properties. 

Physical mixtures

400

The study of substances that do not contain carbon but may contain hydrogen.

Inorganic Chemistry

400

Result of two or more atoms that are joined together. 

Molecules

400

The most abundant element found on earth. 

Oxygen

500

Most of these substances do not burn.

Inorganic 

500

Cannot be divided into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means. 

Atoms

500

Consists of about one part oxygen and four parts nitrogen by volume. 

Air