What is Chemistry? Flashcards
Organic Chemistry
Study of all chemicals containing carbon
Inorganic chemistry
Study of chemicals that in general do not contain carbon.
Biochemistry
Study of process that take place in organisms.
Analytical
The study that focuses on composition of matter.
Physical Chemistry
This area deals with the mechanism, the rate, and the energy that transfers that occurs when matter undergoes a change.
Matter
is anything that has mass and occupies space.
Mass
Is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
Technology
Is the means by which a society provides its members with those things needed and provided.
What are two types of chemistry?
Pure Chemistry and Applied Chemistry.
Pure Chemistry
is the pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake.
Applied Chemistry
Is the research that is directed toward a practical goal or application.
Chemistry
Chemistry can be useful in explaining the natural world, preparing people for career opportunities, and producing informed citizens.
Substance
Matter that has a uniform and definite composition.
Physical Property
Is a quality or condition of a substance that can be observed or measured without changing the substance composition.
Volume
The volume of an object is a measure of the space occupied by the object.