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What is chemistry?
What is chemistry?
- The study of plants and their growth
- The study of atmospheric ozone formation
- The study of medications and their effects
- The scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter (correct)
What does chemistry study in terms of matter?
What does chemistry study in terms of matter?
- Biological properties of matter only
- Physical properties of matter only
- Chemical elements, compounds, atoms, molecules, and ions (correct)
- Matter's interaction with energy only
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
- It focuses on the study of living organisms
- It provides a foundation for understanding basic and applied scientific disciplines (correct)
- It primarily deals with the study of physical properties of matter
- It is the oldest scientific discipline
In what ways does chemistry contribute to other scientific disciplines?
In what ways does chemistry contribute to other scientific disciplines?
What is the relationship between chemistry, physics, and biology?
What is the relationship between chemistry, physics, and biology?