Introduction of Chemistry Flashcards
What is Chemistry?
science that deals with the materials of the universe and the changes these materials undergo
Why is Chemistry important?
- Helpful in education
- Helps you to learn to find patterns in info
- Helps to learn to analyze complex systems
- Helps to develop problem-solving skills
What is the Scientific Approach?
Define the Problem
Propose Solutions
Evaluate your proposed solutions
Scientific Methods
process of studying natural phenomena that involves making observations, forming laws and theories, and testing theories by experimentation
Theory
Set of assumptions to explain a behavior
Law
Predicts what will happen.
Discovered Scientific Method
Sir Francis Bacon in 1605
4 elements
Earth
Water
Air
Fire
First Toxicologist
Paracelsus
- swiss physician
- correlation between dosage and toxicity
Pioneered Scientific Method
Robert Boyle
Why was Alchemy not accepted by civilians?
It was seen as an occult.
Biology
Study of life thru rigorous testing and peer reviewed scientific research methods.
Science
requires testing of ideas using evidence gathered from natural world.
Pseudoscience
Belief presented as scientific although it’s not a product of scientific investigation.
Link between Biology and Chemistry
- make use of empirical testing
- bio helps to understand functions of body organs while chem ensures detailed analysis while providing measures to help treat ailments.
