Chemistry Chapter 1 Vocab

Question 1

deals with the mechanism, the rate and energy transfer that occurs when matter undergoes change

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physical chemistry

Question 2

the study of all chemicals containing carbon

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organic chemistry

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research that is directed toward a practical goal or application

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applied chemistry

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the study of all chemicals that do not contain carbon

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inorganic chemistry

Question 5

What is this?

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mortar and pestle

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What is this?

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graduated cylinder

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is anything that has mass and occupies space

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matter

Question 8

well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations

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theory

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science of the production of biological products or processes

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biotechnology

Question 10

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

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disposed of according to the teacher

Question 11

Name this object..

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test tube

Question 12

allows humans to do things more quickly or with less effort

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technology

Question 13

the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes

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chemistry

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the pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake

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pure chemistry

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procedure used to test a hypothesis

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experiment

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If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

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notify your instructor

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the study of processes that take place in organisms

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biochemistry

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dependent variable - variable observed

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responding variable

Question 19

statement that summarizes the results of many observations and experiments

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law

Question 20

You are heating a piece of glass and now want to pick it up. You should..

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use tongs

Question 21

objects that are large enough to see with the unaided eye

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macroscopic

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proposed explanation

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hypothesis

Question 23

the area of study that focuses on the composition of matter

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analytical chemistry

Question 24

Name this object..

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watch glass

Question 25

when you use your senses to obtain information

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observation

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independent variable - variable that changes

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manipulated variable

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objects that can be seen only under magnification

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microscopic

Question 28

Name this object..

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erlenmeyer flask

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logical, systematic approah to the solution of a scientific problem

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scientific method

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material found in air, water, or soil that is harmful to living organisms

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pollutant

Chemistry Chapter 1 Vocab

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Chemistry Chapter 1 Vocab

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