Chemistry Flashcards
Chemistry
Composition, interaction ,properties of substances
Greeks contribution to chemistry
4 elements
How long ago did people try to understand chemistry?
+2500 yrs
Alchemist contribution
Turn base metals into noble metals
Examples of chemistry
- digestion
- Making polymers
- refining oil
Chemistry is based on
Observation and experiments
Hypothesis
Explanation of observation
Law
Summarize many observations
Predict things
Explain how things happen
Theory
Explanation of phenomenon with evidence that is comprehensive
Testable
What are the three domains of chemistry
Macroscopic
Microscopic
Symbolic
Scientific method
-observation
-hypoyhesis
Experiment
-results
-repeat
Liquid
Flows and takes shape of container
Gas
Takes volume and shape of container
Where can we find plasma?
Stars
Lighting
Television screens
Can plasma cut things?
Yes, plasma can cut metal
Mass
Amount of matter
Weight
Amount of gravity on mass
For what types of changes is the law of conservation of matter true?
Physical and chemical
How many known elements are there?
100+
How many elements occur naturally?
90
How many elements were man made?
12
Pure substances
Constant composition
Elements
Can’t be broken down into simpler components
Compounds
Made of 2 or more elements