HM Chap 1 Flashcards
1
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Chemistry is
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the study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
2
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A chemical is
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a substance that has the same composition and properties wherever it is found.
3
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A hypothesis proposes a possible explanation for a _______ phenomenon. A hypothesis must be stated in a way that it can be tested by experiments.
a. artificial
b. natural
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natural
4
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An experiment is
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a procedure that tests the validity of a hypothesis.
5
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A theory is
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a hypothesis that has been validated many times by many scientists.
6
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An observation is
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a description or measurement of a natural phenomenon.