chapter 1 part 2 Flashcards
branch of chemistry that involves the study of substances and processes occurring in living things
biochemistry
branch of chemistry that deals with substances containing carbon
organic chemistry
branch of chemistry using mathematical models and computer models
theoretical chemistry
definition of a chemical
any substance that has a definite composition
fundamental building block of matter is the
atom
an element is made up of one type of
atom
extensive properties include
volume and mass
intensive properties
density
if a mixture is uniform in composition its is considered to be
homogeneous
what is the shininess of a metal called
luster
carbon is classified as a
nonmetal
silicon is a
metalloid
common forms of energy
kinetic potential heat electrical light chemical
branches of chemistry
organic analytical inorganic biochemistry physical theoretical
a scientific law is
a statement based on experiments that are true and no exceptions are known