10 Questions
What is chemistry?
The study of matter and the changes it undergoes
Why is a basic understanding of chemistry important for subjects like biology?
To comprehend chemical reactions within living organisms
What did Leucippus and Democritus infer about all living and inanimate things?
That everything is composed of indivisible and invisible particles called atoms
What is matter?
Anything that has weight and can occupy space
Why does chemistry affect all aspects of life?
Because everything in the universe is made of matter
What is the process of the movement or flow of matter from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration through a semi-permeable membrane?
Osmosis
Who discovered the phenomenon of Brownian motion?
Robert Brown
According to John Dalton's Atomic Theory, what is the nature of matter?
Matter is made up of indivisible atoms
Who identified the negatively charged electron in the cathode ray tube in 1897?
J.J. Thomson
Which scientist observed that rays emerged at right angles from the cathode and traveled in a straight line, and were deflected by an electrostatic field away from the negative plate?
J.J. Thomson
Explore the fundamental concepts of chemistry, including the study of matter and its changes. Gain insights into how chemistry influences various fields such as biology, health, technology, and the environment.
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