15 Questions
What is chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of matter or materials, the changes it undergoes, and the energy associated with these changes.
Why is it important to study chemistry?
It is important to study chemistry because it helps us understand the composition, properties, and behavior of matter, which is essential for various fields such as medicine, industry, and environmental science.
Define 'matter'
Matter refers to anything that has mass and takes up space. It can exist in the form of solids, liquids, or gases.
Define 'elements'
Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. They are made up of atoms with the same atomic number.
Define 'atom'
An atom is the basic unit of matter. It consists of a nucleus (containing protons and neutrons) and electrons orbiting around the nucleus.
Chemistry is the study of ______ or materials, the changes it undergoes and the energy associated with these changes
matter
Certain materials (solids, liquids or gases) are made of ______
matter
[Blank] do these materials undergo
changes
The number of ______, neutrons and electrons can be identified in given elements of the periodic table
protons
The ______ atomic mass of given elements can be calculated
relative
Chemistry is the study of ______ or materials, the changes it undergoes and the energy associated with these changes
matter
Certain materials (solids, liquids or gases) are made of ______
atoms
The types of changes (reactions) that these materials undergo are called ______
chemical
In chemistry, the ______ of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
atomic number
The ______ of an element is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
mass number
Test your knowledge of general chemistry with this introductory quiz. Explore the basics of chemistry and matter with questions designed for the International Medical Programme at RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
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