BJU Chemistry Chapter 1

most important contribution by alchemists

What is a scientific theory?

the only way to carry out the scientific process is to conduct experiments

define hypothesis

doctor who worked to help control mosquito populations

alchemists were known for experimentation

Why models are created:

lead scientist on NASA's comet mission Deep Impact

What is a scientific law?

main reason for chemistry development

which is a naturalistic view

Said "What I cannot create, I cannot understand"

Greeks desired knowledge over practical skills

Persian alchemist who contributed to laboratory practices

first people to propose matter is made of atoms

process of gathering data

theories should be accepted without question

Why are scientific models important?

which is incorrect about theories

which is not qualitative data

you must follow all the steps of the scientific method

physicist who first formed carbon nanotubes

first professor of chemistry in the US

chemistry is the study of ____ and the _____ it undergoes

all material things are composed of chemicals

part of the experiment unchanged

science can determine absolute truth

the goal of science

according to the text, ideas that are assumed to be true are ___

European alchemist who revolutionized science