Chapters 1-2 Flashcards
why is the scope of chemistry so vast?
it covers LIVING and NONLIVING matter
what are the traditional areas of study in chemistry?
- physical
- analytical
- biochemistry
- organic
- inorganic
chemistry is the ____ science
central
matter
is like a bad kilt- it has mass and occupies space
chemistry
study of MATTER and its COMPOSITION as it CHANGES
organic chemistry
study of matter w/ carbon (living); extremely complicated and diverse (orgo sucks)
inorganic chemistry
study of matter w/o carbon (non-living);
METALLIC-BASED (left of periodic stepladder)
biochemistry
reactions and behaviors of molecules in LIVING ORGANISMS
analytical chemistry
study of COMPOSITION of matter; how molecule behaves
physical chemistry
literally physics of chemistry- study of matter as it undergoes CHANGE/ interacts with molecules; like physical SIZE of Prozac molecule)
pure chemistry
chemistry for its own sake; pursuit of knowledge, no practical application
ex: building macromolecule
applied chemistry
chemistry w/ a practical goal/application
ex: building macromolecule flexible enough to support steel bridges (has a purpose)
elements are composed of_____
atoms
atoms contain____
nuclei and one or more electrons
electrons determine the bonding of ____
chemical reactions
elements often exist held together in____by attractive forces
chemical compounds
chemical bonds influence chemical ____
properties
kinetic theory states that
particles are in constant motion
reactions occur in…
living and nonliving things
burning wood and Krebs cycle
AMOUNTS are very
important in chemistry
every chemical produces and processes
energy
organic chemistry includes or doesn’t include plastics?
INCLUDES
what is a common outcome of chemistry?
new technology
technology
means by which society meeds desires and improves life