Chapter 1 Quiz Flashcards
Give an example of qualitative data?
Color
What is the goal of science and it’s models?
Workability
When the hypothesis makes as few assumptions and is as simple as possible what principle of logic has been followed?
Ockham’s razor
What is a simple, testable statement of a prediction based on available information?
Hypothesis
Who discovered the element oxygen?
Joseph priestly
Which branch of chemistry primarily studies compounds containing carbon?
Organic
Alchemist were known for trying to convert ordinary metals into what?
Gold
What is anything that occupies space and has mass?
Matter
The Sumerians were skilled in the science of obtaining metals from ores. What is this science called?
Metallurgy
What were the four basic elements that Greeks believed made up the universe?
Water, fire,air,earth
As Christians, we all believe we were all created how?
In God’s image
What science explores natural products and processes for specific purposes and applications?
Applied science
