"Big Ideas in Chemistry" Flashcards
chemistry
is the study of matter and how it changes
organic chemistry
studies all the matter that contains carbon; most living things contain carbon
inorganic chemistry
studies all of the matter that does not contain carbon; most non-living things
biochemistry
the study of processes that take place in living things
Chemistry is a
central science
Bonding and Interactions
bonds are forces that hold compounds together
ionic
transfer electrons
covalent
sharing electrons
Kinetic Theory
states that particles in matter are always moving. temperature and pressure determine if matter with be a soil, liquid or gas.
The Mole and Quantifying Matter ( measuring )
you will know the exact amount of a material to be used to create a reaction
anlytical chemistry
studies what matter is made up of
physical chemistry
studies the change in matter
Electrons and the study of
structure of atoms determines the properties of elements
Matter and Energy
is every process in chemistry uses or makes energy
Avogadro’s number
6.02 x 10^23