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What type of chemistry focuses on the properties and reactions of organic compounds?
What determines the chemical properties of an atom?
What type of bond is formed when atoms transfer electrons to form ions with opposite charges?
What is the term for the attractive forces between atoms that hold them together in molecules?
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What are the representations of chemical reactions, using symbols and formulas to describe reactants and products?
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What is the primary focus of Natural Sciences?
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What is the first step in the Scientific Method?
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What is the purpose of Chromatography?
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What is the principle that states scientific theories should be as simple as possible?
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What is the branch of science that deals with the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, and systems?
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Branches of Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry: studies the properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, which are typically derived from mineral sources.
- Organic Chemistry: focuses on the properties and reactions of organic compounds, which are typically derived from living organisms.
- Physical Chemistry: explores the physical principles underlying chemical reactions and the properties of matter.
- Analytical Chemistry: deals with the analysis of chemical substances to identify and quantify their composition.
- Biochemistry: examines the chemical processes that occur within living organisms.
Atomic Structure
- Atoms: the basic building blocks of matter, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
- Electron Configuration: the arrangement of electrons in an atom, which determines its chemical properties.
- Valence Electrons: the outermost electrons of an atom, which participate in chemical bonding.
Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Bonds: attractive forces between atoms that hold them together in molecules.
- Covalent Bonds: formed when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.
- Ionic Bonds: formed when atoms transfer electrons to form ions with opposite charges.
- Hydrogen Bonds: weak bonds between molecules, important in biological systems.
Chemical Reactions
- Chemical Equations: representations of chemical reactions, using symbols and formulas to describe reactants and products.
- Stoichiometry: the study of the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions.
- Reaction Rates: the speed at which chemical reactions occur, influenced by factors such as temperature, concentration, and catalysts.
Laboratory Techniques
- Chromatography: a separation technique used to isolate and identify components of a mixture.
- Spectroscopy: a technique used to analyze the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation.
- Titration: a technique used to determine the concentration of a substance in a solution.
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Review of fundamental concepts in chemistry, including branches of chemistry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and laboratory techniques.
