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What is chemistry?
What is chemistry?
- The study of atmospheric ozone formation
- The study of plants and their growth
- The scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter (correct)
- The study of medications and their effects
What does chemistry study in terms of matter?
What does chemistry study in terms of matter?
- Living organisms
- Physical properties only
- Biological properties only
- Chemical elements, compounds, atoms, molecules, and ions (correct)
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
- It is the oldest scientific discipline
- It is the most popular scientific discipline
- It is the only science that studies matter
- It provides a foundation for understanding basic and applied scientific disciplines (correct)
In what ways does chemistry contribute to other scientific disciplines?
In what ways does chemistry contribute to other scientific disciplines?
What is the relationship between chemistry, physics, and biology?
What is the relationship between chemistry, physics, and biology?