Chapter 1 Key Concepts Flashcards
Name 5 traditional areas into which chemistry can be divided
Organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry
Explain why chemistry affects all aspects of life
Because living and non living things are made of matter
Describe the relationship between pure chemistry and applied chemistry
Pure research can lead directly to an application, but an application can exist before research is done to explain how it works
List 3 reasons for studying chemistry
It can be useful in explaining the natural world, preparing people for career opportunities, and producing informed citizens
When chemists develop new materials, what is their goal?
To fit specific needs
Name 3 ways chemists help meet the demand for energy
They play essential rolls in finding ways to conserve energy, produce energy, and store energy
How do chemists help doctors treat patients?
Chemistry supplies medicines, materials, and technology that doctors use to treat their patients
What role do chemists play in agriculture?
They help develop more productive crops and safer, more effective ways to protect crops
How do chemists protect the environment?
They help identify pollutants and prevent pollution
Describe 2 ways that chemists study the universe.
They gather data from afar and analyze matter that is brought back to Earth
What did alchemists contribute to the development of chemistry?
They developed tools and techniques for working with chemicals
How did Lavoisier revolutionize the science of chemistry?
He helped transform chemistry from a science of observation to the science of measurement that it is today
Name 3 steps in the scientific method
Making observations, testing hypothesis, and developing theories
Explain why collaboration and communication are important in science
When scientists do this, they increase the likelihood of a successful outcome
What are 2 general steps in successful problem solving?
Developing a plan and then implementing that plan
