chapter 1 Flashcards

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examples of matter the contains chemicals

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virtually everything around you

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matter is composed of:

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atoms are bound together to form several different molecules; atoms and molecules compose all common matter; chemical bonds hold them together

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soda pop is:

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composed of atoms; CO2, H2O, and other substances that contribute flavor and color

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4
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why does soda fizz?

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carbon dioxide and water

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carbon dioxide molecule-

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has 3 atoms, 1 carbon and 2 oxygen, held together in a straight line

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water molecule-

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3 atoms, 1 oxygen and 2 hydrogen, bonded together, but rather than being in a straight line it is bent

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what is the relationship between pressure and bubbles in CO2 molecules?

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pressure and bubbles are in CO2, the release of CO2 is why it bubbles; pressure is released

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8
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are all chemicals poisonous? explain

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no

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9
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examples of poisonous chemicals

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sometimes air

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10
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examples of non-poisonous chemicals

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water we drink, air, toothpaste

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who is richard feynman?

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nobel prize winner physicist who came up with all things are made of atoms

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12
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what is the importance of scientific method?

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a way of learning that emphasizes observation and experimentation

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13
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compare ancient greek philosophical understanding of science with current understanding of science.

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greek: produce knowledge as the result of thoughts
current: scientific method

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scientific method-

first step - observation - explain the importance

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involve measurig or observing some aspect of nature

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15
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2nd step - research then form a hypothesis

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3rd step - experimentation

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4th step - analyze data then form a conclusion

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data results may either________ your hypothesis or _________

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support

reject

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hypotheses, laws, and theories must be __________

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tested and validated by experiment

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compare and contrast laws and theories

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scientific method

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who is antoine lavoisier and what are his contributions to science?

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french chemist, made an observation about the physical world

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what is mass?

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explain lavoisier combustion eperiments

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measured the property of mass in the process of combustion, there was no change in mass

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who is john dalton? what was his contribution to science?
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what is the atomic theory?
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how does modern technology provide images of atoms?
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chemistry involves
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chemistry requires ______ which involves_______ give an example
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lastly,, chemistry requires __________ which means _______________
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What is chemistry?
the science that seeks to understand what matter does by studying what atoms and molecules do