chapter 1 Flashcards
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chemistry
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the science that deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergoes
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scientific method
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a process of studying natural phenomena that involves making observations, forming laws and theories, and testing theories by experimentation.
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measurement
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a quantitative observation
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theory
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a set of assumptions put forth to explain some aspect of the observed behavior of matter.
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natural law
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A statement that expresses generally observed behavior.
