What is chemistry Flashcards
What is Chemistry?
A branch of science that studies the substances that everything is made up of (Matter).
List the branches if chemistry?
Organic
Inorganic
Analytical
Biochemistry
Physical
What is Organic Chemistry?
Organic Chemistry studies the structure, properties, and creation of carbon-based compounds, mainly those with carbon and hydrogen.
What is Analytical Chemistry?
This involves the qualitative and quantitative determination of the substances.
What is Physical Chemistry?
The study of the effect of chemical structure on the physical properities of substance.
What is Biochemistry?
Is the study of chemical reactions, that take place in living things.
What is Inorganic chemistry?
Is the study of the properties and behaviour of inorganic compounds.
What are the uses of a lab coat & goggles?
Protection
What are the uses of a beaker?
Store mix & heat liquids
What are the uses of a Measuring cylinder?
Used to measure the volume of liquid
What are the uses of a Erlenmeyer/ Cornical?
Used for holding, mixing and swirling liquid
What are the uses of a Test tube?
Used to hold chemicals during experiments
What are the uses of a test tube holder?
Use to hold test tube in place
What are the uses of a test tube rack?
Use to hold test tubes
What are the uses of a filter funnel?
Used to seperate solids from liquids