15 Questions
Chemistry is traditionally divided into four major subdisciplines: organic chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.
False
Physical chemistry deals with the principles of physics underlying all chemical interactions.
True
In the study of physical chemistry, we will learn about the state of matter, atomic structure, and various phase transitions.
True
A solid has a definite shape and volume, with fixed and very close arrangement of particles.
True
Gas pressure is the force exerted per unit area by gas molecules as they strike the surfaces around them.
True
Who is credited with making the first useful microscopes and being the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms?
Antony van Leeuwenhoek
What does the term 'microbiology' mean?
The science that studies very small living things
What did humans realize about microbes long ago in relation to disease?
Microbes were linked to disease
Which of the following is a characteristic of microorganisms?
They are unicellular
Which scientist improved the design of Leeuwenhoek's microscope and observed the structure of plant cells and some microbes?
Robert Hooke
Who synthesized the first successful but toxic drug against syphilis?
Paul Ehrlich
Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of parasites?
Parasitology
Who demonstrated that microorganisms are present in the air?
Louis Pasteur
Which branch of microbiology is concerned with the study of algae?
Phycology
Who developed the first useful drug against a variety of bacterial infections, the first sulfa drug?
Gerhardt Domagk
Test your understanding of physical and bio-chemistry basics with this quiz. Learn about the principles of physical chemistry and its relation to chemical interactions and transformations.
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