10 Questions
What are the three major branches of modern science?
The three major branches of modern science are natural sciences, social sciences, and formal sciences.
Why is there disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines?
There is disagreement about whether the formal sciences are science disciplines because they do not rely on empirical evidence.
What are applied sciences?
Applied sciences are disciplines that use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
What is the history of scientific discipline?
The history of scientific discipline spans the majority of the historical record, with the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science dating to Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia.
What is the purpose of science?
The purpose of science is to build and organize knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the world.
What is the definition of an alkali in chemistry?
An alkali is a basic, ionic salt of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal.
How can an alkali be defined?
An alkali can be defined as a base that dissolves in water.
What is the pH of a solution of a soluble base?
A solution of a soluble base has a pH greater than 7.0.
What is the etymology of the word 'alkali'?
The word 'alkali' is derived from Arabic al qalīy, meaning the calcined ashes, referring to the original source of alkaline substances.
What is potash composed mostly of?
Potash is composed mostly of potassium carbonate.
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