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Chapter 1 Flashcards

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Theory

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A broad generalization that explains a body of facts that have been proven multiple times

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Law

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A theory that has lasted the test of time (never disproved)

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Chemistry

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Study of the structure and function of matter

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4
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Physics

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Study of energy

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5
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Biology

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Study of living organisms

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Matter

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Anything that has mass and takes up space and has inertia

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Energy

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Ability to do work

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Inertia

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An object in motion stays in motion. An object at rest stays at rest. Unless acted upon by another force.

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Work

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Ability to move matter

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10
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Kinetic Energy

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Energy in motion

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy

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12
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Radiant Energy

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Energy that moves through space

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13
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Lavoisier

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Father of modern chemistry. Tax Collector

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14
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Einstein

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Theory of relativity- E = mc^2 (He was Jewish)

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Mass

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Measure of the amount of matter

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Element

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Substance made of only one type of atom

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Compound

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Substance that is made from atoms of 2 or more elements

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Mixture

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A blend of 2 or more kinds of matter

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Property

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Characteristics that define an entire group of substances

20
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Berzelius

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Came up with the symbols for the elements

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Branches of Chemistry

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Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Biochemistry, Analytical, Theoretical

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Intensive Physical Property

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Do not depend on amount of matter

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Extensive Physical Property

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Do depend on amount of matter

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Law of Conservation of Matter

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Matter can’t be destroyed or created

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Energy can’t be destroyed or created

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Law of Conservation of Mass/Energy

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SUM of all matter and energy in the universe is constant

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Scientific Method

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Observation- use of senses
Question- gather background info
Hypothesis- educated guess that can be tested
Experiment- test hypothesis
Conclusion- Prove/Disprove hypothesis

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