the basics Flashcards
measurement and units included
what is matter?
anything that occupies space and has mass
What are the 5 different branches of chemistry?
Organic chem Inorganic chem Biochem Physical chem Nuclear chem
What is an organic compound?
A compound that contains carbon and hydrogen bonds
What element do most inorganic compounds not contain?
Carbon
What is scientific inquiry?
The process of using evidence from observation to create an explanation
(the path to create an explanation)
The scientific method is a form of _____
scientific inquiry
Scientific method answers ___ question. It is a ____ process done in the ___ order each time. Results must be ______.
one
step by step
communicated
What is step 1/7 of the scientific method?
Ask a question/identify a problem
What is step 2/7 of the scientific method?
Conduct background research
What is step 3/7 of the scientific method?
Create a hypothesis
What is step 4/7 of the scientific method?
Test a hypothesis with experiments
What is step 5/7 of the scientific method?
Collect data and make observations
What is step 6/7 of the scientific method?
Analyze results and draw conclusions
What is step 7/7 of the scientific method?
Communicate results
What is pure science?
The search for knowledge or facts
uses theories and predictions to understand nature
What is applied science?
Using knowledge in a practical way
relating to engineering and tech
What is a scientific theory?
a proposed explanation to something based on facts and evidence
tells you why something happens
can be proven false/changed
What is a scientific law?
describe what happens in nature based on a repeated observation
tells you exactly what happens