Chemistry Unit 1: Basic Concepts Quiz

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What is the science of molecules and their transformations?

  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Geology
  • Chemistry (correct)

Which term is used to describe the tiniest particle of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element?

  • Atom (correct)
  • Compound
  • Molecule
  • Ion

What is the term for a combination of two or more substances where the substances retain their individual properties?

  • Mixture (correct)
  • Element
  • Compound
  • Solution

Which characteristic involves how close a measured value is to the actual value?

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What term is used to describe the quantity of matter in a mole of substance?

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Which branch of science focuses on systematizing knowledge for describing and understanding nature?

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What are some examples of changes mentioned in the text?

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Which branch of science studies the preparation, properties, structure, and reactions of material substances?

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What were the two interesting things that led to the emergence of chemistry as a discipline?

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During which time period did chemistry develop mainly in the form of Alchemy and latrochemistry?

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Where did Modern chemistry take shape after the alchemical traditions were introduced by the Arabs?

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What was the main purpose behind the study of Alchemy in the early development of Chemistry?

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Flashcards

What is Chemistry?

The science that studies molecules and their transformations.

What is an Atom?

The smallest particle of an element that retains its chemical properties.

What is a Mixture?

A combination of two or more substances where each retains its individual properties.

What is Accuracy?

How close a measured value is to the true or accepted value.

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What is Molar Mass?

The mass of one mole of a substance, expressed in grams per mole (g/mol).

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What is Chemistry?

The branch of science that systematizes knowledge to describe and understand nature.

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What is Chemistry?

Science focused on the preparation, properties, structure, and reactions of substances.

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What are 'Elixir of life' and 'Philosopher's stone'?

Two sought-after goals that drove early chemical investigations.

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What is 1300-1600 CE?

A period when chemistry was mainly practiced as Alchemy and Iatrochemistry.

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What is Europe?

The continent where modern chemistry took shape after the introduction of alchemical traditions.

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What is to turn iron into gold?

The primary goal of studying alchemy in the early development of chemistry.

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