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What is the branch of physical science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter?
What is the branch of physical science concerned with the composition, structure, and properties of matter?
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry (correct)
- Geology
What is matter?
What is matter?
- The composition of a physical object
- The weight of a physical object
- The substance of which a physical object is composed (correct)
- Energy in a physical object
What are the two types of properties that can be used to identify substances and separate them?
What are the two types of properties that can be used to identify substances and separate them?
- Physical and environmental properties
- Chemical and biological properties
- Extensive and intensive properties (correct)
- Magnetic and electrical properties
Which type of properties describe the amount of a substance present?
Which type of properties describe the amount of a substance present?
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What is the main focus of General Chemistry 1?
What is the main focus of General Chemistry 1?
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Branch of Physical Science
- Chemistry is the branch of physical science that focuses on the composition, structure, and properties of matter.
Definition of Matter
- Matter is any substance that has mass and occupies space.
Types of Properties Identifying Substances
- Two main types of properties are used to identify and separate substances:
- Physical properties are observable characteristics such as color, melting point, and boiling point.
- Chemical properties relate to a substance's ability to undergo chemical changes.
Properties Describing Amount of Substance
- Extensive properties describe the amount of a substance present, including mass and volume.
Focus of General Chemistry 1
- General Chemistry 1 emphasizes understanding fundamental concepts in chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the behavior of matter in various environments.
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