10 Questions
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
How are chemical substances classified?
In terms of their structure, phase, and chemical compositions
What is chemistry?
The scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter.
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.
What does chemistry study in terms of matter and compounds?
Composition, structure, properties, behavior, and the changes they undergo during reactions with other substances.
What is the relationship between chemistry, physics, and biology?
Chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology.
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.
Explore the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry, covering the properties, behavior, and composition of matter, as well as chemical reactions and bonding. Learn about the scientific study of elements, atoms, molecules, and ions, and their roles in the natural sciences.
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