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What is chemistry?
What is chemistry?
- The study of environmental pollutants
- The study of rocks and minerals
- The scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter (correct)
- The study of plants and their growth
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
- It primarily deals with the study of environmental processes
- It provides a foundation for understanding basic and applied scientific disciplines (correct)
- It is the oldest scientific discipline
- It focuses on the study of living organisms
What does chemistry study in terms of matter?
What does chemistry study in terms of matter?
- Chemical elements and compounds made of atoms, molecules, and ions (correct)
- Living organisms and their behavior
- Physical properties of matter only
- Biological processes within matter
How does chemistry relate to physics and biology?
How does chemistry relate to physics and biology?
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What is one of the applications of chemistry mentioned in the text?
What is one of the applications of chemistry mentioned in the text?
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What is Chemistry?
- Chemistry is the scientific study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.
Chemistry as the Central Science
- Chemistry is sometimes called the central science because it connects and bridges other natural sciences like physics, biology, and geology.
Matter and Chemistry
- Chemistry studies the building blocks of matter, including atoms, molecules, and ions.
- It examines the structure, properties, and transformations of matter.
Interdisciplinary Relationships
- Chemistry is closely related to physics, as it relies on physical principles to understand the behavior of matter.
- Chemistry is also closely related to biology, as it provides the foundation for understanding the structure and function of living organisms.
Applications of Chemistry
- One of the applications of chemistry is the development of medicines and pharmaceuticals.
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