Introduction to Chemistry

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What is the etymological origin of the word 'chemistry'?

The word 'chemistry' comes from a modification of the word 'alchemy' during the Renaissance.

What is the current model of atomic structure?

The quantum mechanical model

What are the basic rules that constrain the type of chemical reactions a substance may undergo and the energy changes that may accompany it?

Chemical laws

What is a chemical reaction?

A transformation of some substances into one or more different substances Signup and view all the answers

How are chemical substances classified?

In terms of their structure, phase, and chemical compositions Signup and view all the answers

What is chemistry?

The scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. Signup and view all the answers

Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?

Because it provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level. Signup and view all the answers

What does chemistry study in terms of matter and compounds?

Composition, structure, properties, behavior, and the changes they undergo during reactions with other substances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between chemistry, physics, and biology?

Chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology. Signup and view all the answers

How has chemistry evolved over time?

It has evolved to encompass various areas of specialization, or subdisciplines, that continue to increase in number and interrelate to create further interdisciplinary fields of study. Signup and view all the answers

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