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Chapter 1 & 2
Matter and Creation
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Chemistry
10th Grade
08/28/2012

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Term
Worldview
Definition
a perspective in which to see and interpret all of life.
Term
Presupposition
Definition
an idea that a person assumes to be true without proof
Term
What presuppositions are apart of the naturalistic view?
Definition
matter is all that exist
science is the only path to truth
evolution
Term
What are the three parts of the christian worldview?
Definition
Creation, The Fall and Redemption
Term
4 reasons to study chemistry?
Definition
confront error
creation mandate
better explanation of Gods creations
careers
Term
Chemistry
Definition
the study of matter and the changes it undergoes
Term
Matter
Definition
anything that takes up space and has mass
Term
The 4 key stages of the development of chemistry and the key parts/contributions of each?
Definition
Old Testament contributions were metallurgy and apothecaries

Greeks- Discovered atoms (Democritus) and thought of elements- water fire air and earth

Alchemist- Believed if chemistry could cure disease it could also expand lifespan (Elixir of life)
Provided modern lab techniques while attempted to change metal to gold
Modern- Robert Boyle- elements are substances that cannot be divided into simpler substances
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metallurgy
Definition
is the science of obtaining the metals from their ores
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alchemy
Definition
ancient study of transmutations between base metals and golds, and supernatural science
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ex nihilo
Definition
out of nothing
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mass
Definition
a measure of the amount of matter in a given substance
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physical properties
Definition
can be observed without changing the substance ex- Color,weight, density, taste
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Chemical properties
Definition
describe how matter acts in the presence of another material. Ex- combustion, decomposition, rust
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density
Definition
amount of matter packed into a given volume
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Malleability-
Definition
can be hammered into thin sheets
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Ductility
Definition
can be drawn into long thin wires
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Conductivity-
Definition
ability of a material to transfer heat or electricity between its particles
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physical change
Definition
does not change the identity of the material ex- boiling, evaporation
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chemical change
Definition
changes material, results in new properties ex- rusting, spoiling
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