chapter 1 Flashcards
examples of matter the contains chemicals
virtually everything around you
matter is composed of:
atoms are bound together to form several different molecules; atoms and molecules compose all common matter; chemical bonds hold them together
soda pop is:
composed of atoms; CO2, H2O, and other substances that contribute flavor and color
why does soda fizz?
carbon dioxide and water
carbon dioxide molecule-
has 3 atoms, 1 carbon and 2 oxygen, held together in a straight line
water molecule-
3 atoms, 1 oxygen and 2 hydrogen, bonded together, but rather than being in a straight line it is bent
what is the relationship between pressure and bubbles in CO2 molecules?
pressure and bubbles are in CO2, the release of CO2 is why it bubbles; pressure is released
are all chemicals poisonous? explain
no
examples of poisonous chemicals
sometimes air
examples of non-poisonous chemicals
water we drink, air, toothpaste
who is richard feynman?
nobel prize winner physicist who came up with all things are made of atoms
what is the importance of scientific method?
a way of learning that emphasizes observation and experimentation
compare ancient greek philosophical understanding of science with current understanding of science.
greek: produce knowledge as the result of thoughts
current: scientific method
scientific method-
first step - observation - explain the importance
involve measurig or observing some aspect of nature
2nd step - research then form a hypothesis
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