Science Chapter 1: A Way of Knowing

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What is the systematic process that involves observation, hypothesis, experiment, and conclusion called?

Applied Research

Pseudoscience

Basic Research

Scientific Method (correct)

Which statement accurately distinguishes a theory from a hypothesis?

A theory is a well-supported explanation based on evidence, while a hypothesis is a testable explanation. (correct)

A theory has not undergone any testing, while a hypothesis has been confirmed.

A theory is a generalization of phenomena, while a hypothesis is solely based on assumptions.

A theory is untestable, while a hypothesis is testable.

What type of research is primarily aimed at solving practical problems?

Applied Research (correct)

Exploratory Research

Basic Research

Descriptive Research

What is the difference between science and pseudoscience?

Science requires peer review, while pseudoscience does not. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms refers to a particle of light?

Photon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the nucleus of an atom contain?

Protons and neutrons (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes two or more atoms bonded together?

Molecule (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is essential for validating scientific findings through peer analysis?

Reproducibility (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the strong force in atomic structure?

Holding protons and neutrons together in the nucleus (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the loss of both protons and neutrons from a nucleus?

Alpha decay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of isotopes differentiates them from one another?

Number of neutrons (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of radioactive decay, what does 'half-life' refer to?

Time for half of a radioactive substance to decay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a fission reaction?

Splitting of an atomic nucleus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the emission of light at specific wavelengths in an atom?

Quantum leaps of electrons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons between atoms?

Ionic bond (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the difference between Bohr's and Rutherford's models of the atom?

Bohr's model features quantized orbits (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which large molecules known as polymers are formed?

Polymerization (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is characterized by delocalized electrons within a metallic structure?

Metallic bond (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter is characterized by a fixed shape and volume due to closely packed particles?

Solid (A) Signup and view all the answers

What describes a substance that accepts hydrogen ions in a chemical reaction?

Base (C) Signup and view all the answers

What results from oxidation during a chemical reaction?

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Study Notes

Chapter 1: Science: A Way of Knowing

Key Terms:
- Scientific Method: A step-by-step process involving observation, hypothesis, experimentation and conclusions.
- Law of Nature: A broad statement describing how a natural phenomenon behaves in specific circumstances.
- Basic Research: Investigation aimed at expanding knowledge, not directly for practical application.
- Pseudoscience: Claims presented as scientific, lacking empirical evidence and/or the scientific method.
- Hypothesis: A testable explanation for a phenomenon.
- Theory: Well-supported explanation backed by evidence, describing some aspect of the natural world.
- Applied Research: Focuses on solving practical problems.
- Fact: An observation repeatedly confirmed and accepted as true.
Core Concepts:
- Scientific Method Components: Observations, questions, hypotheses, experiments, analyses, and conclusions.
- Observation vs. Experiment: Passive observation notes phenomena, while experiments actively test hypotheses.
- Fact vs. Hypothesis vs. Theory vs. Law: Facts=confirmed observations; hypotheses=testable explanations; theories=well-supported explanations; laws=describe regularities in nature.
- Science vs. Pseudoscience: Science is evidence-based and reproducible; pseudoscience lacks empirical support and falsifiability.
- Basic vs. Applied Research: Basic research expands knowledge, and applied research targets practical applications.
- Scientific Principles: Mathematics, measurement, reproducibility, falsifiability, and peer review are crucial to science.

Chapter 8: The Atom

Key Terms:
- Element: Substance composed of one type of atom.
- Molecule: Two or more atoms bonded to form a unit.
- Photon: A particle of light.
- Spectrum: Range of wavelengths emitted by an atom.
- Atom: The smallest unit of an element.
- Electron: Negatively charged particle.
- Nucleus: Dense center containing protons and neutrons.
- Spectroscopy: Study of how atoms absorb and emit light.
- Bohr Atom: Model with quantized electron orbits.
- Laser: Device emitting coherent light.
- Periodic Table: Organization of elements by atomic number, grouped by properties.
- Quantum Leap:Sudden transition of an electron between energy levels.
Core Concepts:
- Elementary Particles: Electrons, protons, and neutrons; electrons are lighter and orbit the nucleus; protons and neutrons are similar in mass and located in the nucleus.
- Bohr vs. Rutherford Models: Bohr proposed quantized orbits; Rutherford described a central nucleus.
- Photons and Quantum Leaps: Quantum leaps produce photons when electrons transition.
- Atomic Spectrum: Electrons emit unique wavelengths during transitions, forming an atomic spectrum.
- Laser Production: Excitation and stimulated emission of photons lead to laser production.
- Periodic Table: Arrangement by atomic number, grouping by properties.

Chapter 10: Atoms in Combination: Chemical Reactions

Key Terms:
- Chemical Bond: Force holding atoms together in a molecule.

Chapter 12: The Nucleus of the Atom

Key Terms:
- Proton: Positively charged particle in the nucleus.
- Mass Number: Total protons and neutrons in an atom.
- Alpha Decay: Emission of an alpha particle.
- Radiometric Dating: Using isotopes to date materials.
- Neutron: Neutral particle in the nucleus.
- Strong Force: Holds the nucleus together.
- Beta Decay: Emission of a beta particle.
- Fission: Splitting of a nucleus.
- Atomic Number: Number of protons in the nucleus, identifying an element.
- Isotope: Atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons.
- Gamma Radiation: High-energy electromagnetic waves.
- Radioactivity: Spontaneous emission of particles/radiation.
- Weak Force: Governs beta decay.
- Nuclear Reactor: Device for controlled nuclear reactions.
- Half-Life: Time for half of a radioactive substance to decay.
- Fusion: Combining nuclei.
Core Concepts:
- Einstein's Equation: E=mc²
- Atomic Number & Mass: Protons define element; neutrons alter mass.
- Isotopes: Variants of an element with differing neutron counts.
- Radioactive Decay: Explains the loss of particles (e.g., alpha, beta, gamma).
- Half-Life: Used for dating materials.
- Fusion vs. Fission: Fission splits nuclei, fusion combines them.

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