Chemistry Chapter 1 Quiz

the pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake

objects that are large enough to see with the unaided eye

objects that can be seen only under magnification

the study of all chemicals that do not contain carbon

statement that summarizes the results of many observations and experiments

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

science of the production of biological products or processes

independent variable - variable that changes

Name this object..

research that is directed toward a practical goal or application

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

the area of study that focuses on the composition of matter

dependent variable - variable observed

procedure used to test a hypothesis

well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations

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

when you use your senses to obtain information

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is anything that has mass and occupies space

the study of processes that take place in organisms

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logical, systematic approah to the solution of a scientific problem

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

Name this object..

allows humans to do things more quickly or with less effort

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

the study of all chemicals containing carbon

proposed explanation

After completing an experiment, all chemical wastes should be

What is this?