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Which organization sets the standard nomenclature for compounds?

  • Molecular Structure Society (MSS)
  • Periodic Table Organization (PTO)
  • Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)
  • International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) (correct)

What is the smallest indivisible portion of a pure chemical substance called?

  • Compound
  • Atom
  • Element
  • Molecule (correct)

Which type of compounds are named according to the organic nomenclature system?

  • Organic compounds (correct)
  • Inorganic compounds
  • Covalent compounds
  • Ionic compounds

What is the unique set of chemical properties possessed by a molecule called?

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What type of substances lack the existence of identifiable molecules per se?

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Which elements are composed of lone atoms as their smallest discrete unit?

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What is the main characteristic of a molecule often called?

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Which organization has devised a method to index chemical substances using CAS registry numbers?

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Which substances are discussed in terms of formula units or unit cells as the smallest repeating structure within the substance?

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Which type of compounds have properties that bear little similarity to those of their elements?

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Which of the following best describes the scope of chemistry?

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What is the relationship between chemistry and physics?

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Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?

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What is the etymology of the word 'chemistry'?

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What does chemistry explain in the field of botany?

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What does chemistry explain in the field of geology?

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What does chemistry explain in the field of ecology?

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What does chemistry explain in the field of cosmochemistry?

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What does chemistry explain in the field of pharmacology?

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What does chemistry explain in the field of forensics?

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Which word is derived from the Ancient Greek word χημία?

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What is the current model of atomic structure?

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What is a chemical reaction?

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What is the basis of a chemical transformation?

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What are chemical laws?

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What are chemists?

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What is matter?

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What is an atom?

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What is a chemical element?

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What are isotopes?

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Flashcards

IUPAC

Organization that sets standard compound nomenclature.

Molecule

Smallest, indivisible part of a pure chemical substance.

Organic Compounds

Compounds named by the organic nomenclature system.

Chemical Properties

A molecule's unique chemical behavior.

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Network Solids

Substances without easily identifiable molecules.

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Noble Gas Elements

Elements with lone atoms as smallest unit.

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Structure

The arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

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Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS)

Organization indexing chemicals with CAS registry numbers.

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Ionic Compounds

Substances discussed with smallest repeating structure.

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Inorganic Compounds

Compounds unlike their constituent elements

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Chemistry

The study of matter and its behavior.

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Chemistry & Physics Relationship

Both study the physical world.

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Chemistry: The Central Science

It provides the foundation for other scientific disciplines.

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Chemistry Etymology

From the word alchemy

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Chemistry in Botany

Explains plant growth.

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Chemistry in Geology

Explains rock formation.

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Chemistry in Ecology

Explains ozone formation.

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Chemistry in Cosmochemistry

Explains properties of lunar soil.

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Chemistry in Pharmacology

Explains how medications work.

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Chemistry in Forensics

Explains how to collect DNA evidence.

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Chemistry

Word derived from Ancient Greek χημία.

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Current Atomic Model

Quantum mechanical model

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Chemical Reaction

Transformation of substances.

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Basis of Chemical Change

Rearrangement of electrons in chemical bonds.

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Chemical Laws

Rules governing reactions.

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Chemists

Scientists specializing in chemical analysis.

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Matter

Anything with mass and volume.

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Atom

Smallest unit of matter.

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Chemical Element

Pure substance of one atom type.

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Isotopes

Same element, different mass.

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