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Vocabulary words from Chapter 1 of Prentice Hall Chemistry
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The area of chemistry that focuses on the
composition of matter
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biochemistry
physical chemistry
analytical chemistry
applied chemistry
2
the variable that is
changed
during an experiment; also known as the independent variable
manipulated variable
responding variable
3
a concise
statement that summarizes
the results of
many observations and experiments
theory
hypothesis
scientific method
scientific law
4
When you use your
senses
to obtain information.
observation
hypothesis
scientific law
theory
5
the study of chemicals that, in general,
do not
include carbon
organic chemistry
inorganic chemistry
6
the pursuit of chemical
knowledge for its own sake
pure chemistry
applied chemistry
7
a well-tested
explanation
for a broad set of observations
experiment
theory
scientific law
hypothesis
8
deals w/the
mechanism, the rate, + the energy transfer
that occurs when matter undergoes change
biochemistry
inorganic chemistry
organic chemistry
physical chemistry
9
Research that is directed toward a
practical goal or application
.
applied chemistry
biochemistry
pure chemistry
analytical chemistry
10
the variable that is
observed
during the experiment; also called the dependent variable
manipulated variable
responding variable
11
describes the world of objects that can be
seen only under magnification
macroscopic
microscopic
12
the study of processes that take place in
organisms
(ex.: muscle contraction and digestion)
analytical chemistry
pure chemistry
biochemistry
applied chemistry
13
describes the world of objects that are
large
enough to see with the unaided eye
macroscopic
microscopic
14
the means by which a
society
provides its members with those things needed and desired
theory
technology
15
a material found in air, water or soil that is
harmful
to humans or other organisms
hypothesis
pollutant
technology
theory
16
the study of all chemicals containing
carbon
organic chemistry
inorganic chemistry
17
a logical,
systematic approach
to the solution of a scientific problem
scientific theory
scientific law
scientific hypothesis
scientific method
18
A proposed
explanation
for an observation.
theory
scientific law
hypothesis
observation
19
Applies science to the production of
biological products or processes
(includes altering DNA)
analytical chemistry
applied chemistry
biochemistry
biotechnology
