Chapter 1 Flashcards
Scientific Method
1) Observation
2) Hypothesis
3) Experiment
4) Theory
Branches of Chemistry
-Physical
-Analytical
-Inorganic
-Organic
-Biochemistry
Types of Matter
-Solid – compact and vibrating molecules
-Liquid – flowing molecules
-Gas – flying and bouncing molecules
-Plasma – free-moving electrons
S—>L
Melting
L—>G
vaporizing
S—>G
sublimation
L—>S
freezing
G—>L
condensation
G—>S
deposition
Law of Definite Proportions (Constant Composition)
The principle that a compound always contains the same proportion of its component elements
Compound
Two or more elements combined in a fixed ratio by mass (H2O)
Element
Cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by chemical means (Copper wire, Ni)
Pure Substance
matter with a constant composition
Homogenous
Uniform composition, no phases present (Sugar water)
Heterogenous
Composition is not uniform, phases present (Salad with dressing, chocolate chip cookie)