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Chemistry
11th Grade
09/03/2013

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Matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and occupies space
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Chemistry
Definition
Is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes
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Organic chemistry
Definition
Study of chemicals containing carbon
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Inorganic chemistry
Definition
Study of chemicals, in general, do not contain carbon
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Biochemistry
Definition
The study of processes that take place in organisms
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Analytical chemistry
Definition
The area of study that focuses on the composition of matter
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Physical chemistry
Definition
That deals with the mechanism, the rate, and the energy transfer that occurs when matter undergoes a change
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Pure chemistry
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The pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake
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Applied chemistry
Definition
Research that is directed toward a practical goal or application
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Technology
Definition
The means by which a society provides its members with those things needed and desired
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Macroscopic
Definition
The world of objects that are large enough to see with the unaided eye
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Microscopic
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The world of objects that can be seen only under magnification
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Biotechnology
Definition
Applies science to the production of biological products or processes
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Pollutant
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A material found in air, water, or soil that is harmful to humans or other organisms
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Scientific method
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Is a logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem
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Observation
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When you use your sense to obtain information
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Hypothesis
Definition
A proposed explanation for an observation
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Experiment
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A procedure that is used to test a hypothesis
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Manipulated variable
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Independent variable
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Responding variable
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Dependent variable
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Theory
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A well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations
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Scientific law
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A concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations and experiments
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