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Chemistry is traditionally divided into four major subdisciplines: organic chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.
Chemistry is traditionally divided into four major subdisciplines: organic chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.
False (B)
Physical chemistry deals with the principles of physics underlying all chemical interactions.
Physical chemistry deals with the principles of physics underlying all chemical interactions.
True (A)
In the study of physical chemistry, we will learn about the state of matter, atomic structure, and various phase transitions.
In the study of physical chemistry, we will learn about the state of matter, atomic structure, and various phase transitions.
True (A)
A solid has a definite shape and volume, with fixed and very close arrangement of particles.
A solid has a definite shape and volume, with fixed and very close arrangement of particles.
Gas pressure is the force exerted per unit area by gas molecules as they strike the surfaces around them.
Gas pressure is the force exerted per unit area by gas molecules as they strike the surfaces around them.
Who is credited with making the first useful microscopes and being the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms?
Who is credited with making the first useful microscopes and being the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms?
What does the term 'microbiology' mean?
What does the term 'microbiology' mean?
What did humans realize about microbes long ago in relation to disease?
What did humans realize about microbes long ago in relation to disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic of microorganisms?
Which of the following is a characteristic of microorganisms?
Which scientist improved the design of Leeuwenhoek's microscope and observed the structure of plant cells and some microbes?
Which scientist improved the design of Leeuwenhoek's microscope and observed the structure of plant cells and some microbes?
Who synthesized the first successful but toxic drug against syphilis?
Who synthesized the first successful but toxic drug against syphilis?
Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of parasites?
Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of parasites?
Who demonstrated that microorganisms are present in the air?
Who demonstrated that microorganisms are present in the air?
Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of algae?
Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of algae?
Who developed the first useful drug against a variety of bacterial infections, the first sulfa drug?
Who developed the first useful drug against a variety of bacterial infections, the first sulfa drug?
