1.1 Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
Chemists do what three fundamental things?
A
- Make new types of matter; materials, substances, or combination of substances with desired properties.
- Measure the properties of matter
- Develop models that explain,and, or, predict the properties of matter.
2
Q
What are the two ways matter is classified?
A
- Solid, liquid, gas. ( physical state)
2. Element, compound, mixture. (Composition)
3
Q
Matter
A
Is the physical material of the universe, anything that occupies space and has mass.
4
Q
Matter is made of what?
A
Comprised of substances known as elements.
5
Q
Molecules
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Two or more atoms joined in specific shapes.
6
Q
Atoms
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Infinitesimally small building blocks of matter. Smallest indivisible part of matter.
7
Q
Chemistry
A
Is the study of matter and the change it undergoes
8
Q
Physical states of matter?
A
Solid, liquid, gas
9
Q
What are the two kinds of pure substances?
A
- Elements
2. compounds