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Chapter 1
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Chemistry
10th Grade
12/15/2008

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When Chemists develop new materials, what is their general goal?
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Design materials to fit specific needs.
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Name three ways chemists help meet the demand for energy.
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Conserve, Produce, and Store
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How do Chemists Help doctors treat patients?
Definition
Supply the medicines, materials, and technology
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What role do chemists play in agriculture?
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help develop more productive crops and safer, more effective ways to protect crops.
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How do chemists help protect the environment?
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Identify pollutants and prevent pollution.
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Describe two ways that chemists study the universe?
Definition
Gather data from afar and analyze matter that is brought back to Earth
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What did alchemists contribute to the development of chemistry?
Definition
Developed the tools and techniques for working with chemicals.
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How did Lavoisier revolutionize the science of chemistry?
Definition
Helped to transform chemistry from a science of observation to the science of measurement that it is today.
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Name three steps in the scientific method.
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making observation, testing hypothesis, developing Theories.
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Explain why collaboration and communication are important in science.
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Increased the likelihood of a successful outcome.
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