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Ch. 1 An Introduction to Chemistry
Intro to Chem
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Chemistry
11th Grade
08/28/2013

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Term
Chemistry is related to nearly every aspect of or lives. Name six.
Definition
  1. The natural world
  2. Medicine
  3. Man-made conveniences such as transportation, refrigeration
  4. Craftmanship: art, woodworking, glasswork
  5. Styling, fashion, beauty, etc.
  6. Nutrition
Term
Definition of Chemistry
Definition
the study of matter and its change
Term
Matter
Definition
physical substance which occupies space and has mass
Term
Chemical change
Definition

A chemical reaction. A change in which one or more substances become different substances

 

  • burning
  • rusting
  • baking
  • decaying 
Term
Burning of methane gas
Definition
CH(4) + 2O(2) ---> CO(2) + 2H(2)O
Term
Electric current passing through water
Definition
2H(2)O --electricity--> O(2) , 2H(2)
Term
Scientific method
Definition
an organized process to make discoveries, explain discoveries, and to solve problems
Term
Observation
Definition
something that is witnessed and can be recorded
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
a possible answer to a question
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Experiment
Definition
a process to collect data & information to test the hypothesis
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Conclusion
Definition
Relates the data to the hypothesis. The data either supports, or does not support, the hypothesis.
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Natural law
Definition

a statement that specifically summarizes observed behavior

 

 

  • Force of gravity 
  • Acceleration of gravity on earth                    
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