10 Questions
What is chemistry?
Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter.
What does chemistry study within the natural sciences?
Chemistry studies the chemical elements that make up matter and compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions.
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
Chemistry provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level.
How are the applications of various fields of chemistry used frequently?
The applications of various fields of chemistry are used frequently for economic purposes in the chemical industry.
Give an example of how chemistry explains aspects of other scientific disciplines.
Chemistry explains aspects of plant growth, the formation of igneous rocks, how medications work, and how to collect DNA evidence at a crime scene, among others.
What does chemistry study within the natural sciences?
The chemical elements that make up matter and compounds made of atoms, molecules, and ions
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
It provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level
What does chemistry explain in the field of botany?
Aspects of plant growth
What does chemistry encompass now?
Various areas of specialization or subdisciplines
What are the applications of various fields of chemistry frequently used for?
Economic purposes in the chemical industry
Test your knowledge with this quiz that covers the basic principles and concepts of chemistry, including the study of matter, chemical elements, compounds, atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions.
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