A proposed explanation for why something happens based on evidence

What does analytical chemistry study?

High precision measurements. Find composition and identity of chemicals.

What does inorganic chemistry study?

The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of non-carbon compounds.

Before using a beaker or other piece of glassware, you should

Inspect it for chips and cracks

Which of these are steps of the scientific method?

Testing hypotheses, Formulating hypotheses, Observing and collecting data, Formulating theories

What does physical chemistry study?

The physics of chemistry, the forces of matter.

What does organic chemistry study?

The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of carbon compounds.

What are the 5 areas of chemistry?

Organic, inorganic, physical, biochem, analytical

Something that states a behavior or observation

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1
What is a theory?
Something that states a behavior or observation
A random guess
An educated guess
A proposed explanation for why something happens based on evidence
2
What does analytical chemistry study?
The physics of chemistry, the forces of matter.
High precision measurements. Find composition and identity of chemicals.
Chemistry in living things
The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of carbon compounds.
3
What does inorganic chemistry study?
The physics of chemistry, the forces of matter.
High precision measurements. Find composition and identity of chemicals.
The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of carbon compounds.
The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of non-carbon compounds.
4
What is a hypothesis?
A random guess
Something that states a behavior or observation
A proposed explanation for why something happens based on evidence
An educated guess
5
What is the SI unit for luminous intensity?
Candela, cd
Watts, W
Glowals, G
Lumens, L
6
What is the SI unit for length? Name AND abrreviation
Inch, In
Meter, M
Meter, m
Centimeter, Cm
7
Before using a beaker or other piece of glassware, you should
Take off your goggles
Fill it with water
Inspect it for chips and cracks
Warm it up to the temperature of the burner
8
Which of these are steps of the scientific method?
Testing hypotheses
Formulating hypotheses
Observing and collecting data
Formulating theories
9
What does physical chemistry study?
High precision measurements. Find composition and identity of chemicals.
The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of carbon compounds.
The physics of chemistry, the forces of matter.
Chemistry in living things
10
What is the SI unit for electrical current?
Amperes, A
Volts, V
Watts, W
Ohms, O
11
What is the equation for density?
D=M/V
D=V/M
V=M/D
A=LW
12
What is the SI unit for mass? Name AND abrreviation
Pounds, lbs
Grams, G
Grams, g
Kilograms, Kg
13
What is 896,400 in scientific notation?
8.964x10^5
8.964x10^6
8.964x10^4
0.8964x10^6
14
What does organic chemistry study?
The physics of chemistry, the forces of matter.
The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of carbon compounds.
High precision measurements. Find composition and identity of chemicals.
Chemistry in living things
15
Which field of chemistry would a pharmaceutical scientist be in?
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
16
What is the SI unit for the amount of substance?
Mililiters, mL
Centimeters cubed, cm^3
Mole, mol
Liters, L
17
What is the SI unit for temperature?
Farenheit, F
Celcius, C
Kelvin, K
Degrees, o
18
What does biochemistry study?
The physics of chemistry, the forces of matter.
High precision measurements. Find composition and identity of chemicals.
The structure, function, synthesis, and identity of carbon compounds.
Chemistry in living things
19
What are the 5 areas of chemistry?
Organic, inorganic, lab, analytical, physical
Organic, inorganic, mechanical, biochem, analytical
Organic, inorganic, physical, biochem, analytical
Organic, inorganic, digital, biochem, physical
20
What is a law?
An educated guess
A random guess
A proposed explanation for why something happens based on evidence
Something that states a behavior or observation
21
How long do you need to rinse your eyes for after you spill chemicals on them?
20 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes
5 minutes

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