I. Introduction to Chemistry Flashcards
Branch of science that deals with the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes; The study of matter and its interactions with other matter and energy
Chemistry
Anything that has mass and takes up space. It can be described in terms of physical properties and chemical properties.
Matter
The systematic study of God’s universe and how it works; The pursuit and application of knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world following a systematic methodology based on evidence
Science
Result of direct measurement
Fundamental Unit/Quantity
The arithmetic combination of fundamental units
Derived Unit/Quantity
The three things measured in the International System of Units
Length, Mass, Time
MKS System
Meter, Kilogram, Second
CGS System
Centimeter, Gram, Second
FPS System/U.S. Customary System
Foot, Pound, Second