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Which discipline studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?

  • Physical sciences
  • Formal sciences (correct)
  • Applied sciences
  • Life sciences

What are the three major branches into which modern science is typically divided?

  • Natural sciences, social sciences, formal sciences (correct)
  • Physical sciences, life sciences, applied sciences
  • Physics, chemistry, biology
  • Experimental sciences, theoretical sciences, applied sciences

What distinguishes applied sciences from other science disciplines?

  • They rely on empirical evidence
  • They use scientific knowledge for practical purposes (correct)
  • They build and organize knowledge
  • They study individuals and societies

What is the primary characteristic of the formal sciences that leads to disagreement about whether they are science disciplines?

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Where do the earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to?

<p>Bronze Age Egypt and Mesopotamia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered matter in classical physics and general chemistry?

<p>Atoms and anything made up of them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not included in the concept of matter in classical physics and general chemistry?

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In addition to solid, liquid, and gas, which of the following is another state in which matter can exist?

<p>Plasma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can atoms be imagined in classical physics?

<p>A nucleus of protons and neutrons, and a surrounding 'cloud' of orb (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are atoms ultimately composed of?

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Which of the following is considered matter in classical physics and general chemistry?

<p>Atoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the classical everyday phases of matter?

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How can atoms be imagined in classical physics?

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Which of the following is not considered matter in classical physics?

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What are atoms ultimately composed of in classical physics?

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Which of the following is not included in the concept of matter in classical physics and general chemistry?

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What are atoms ultimately composed of in classical physics?

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Which of the following is another state in which matter can exist, in addition to solid, liquid, and gas?

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What is the primary characteristic of matter in classical physics and general chemistry?

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What is not included in matter in classical physics and general chemistry?

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Study Notes

Formal Sciences

  • Formal sciences study systems based on axioms and rules.
  • They include disciplines such as mathematics, logic, and computer science.

Major Branches of Modern Science

  • Modern science is typically divided into three major branches:
    • Natural sciences
    • Social sciences
    • Formal sciences

Applied Sciences

  • Distinction of applied sciences lies in their practical application to solve real-world problems, unlike pure sciences that focus on theoretical understanding.

Formal Sciences and Classification

  • The primary characteristic leading to debate on whether formal sciences are considered true sciences is their reliance on abstract reasoning instead of empirical observations.

Historical Origins of Science

  • The earliest written records of identifiable predecessors to modern science date back to ancient Mesopotamia.

Matter in Classical Physics and General Chemistry

  • In classical physics and general chemistry, matter includes substances that occupy space and possess mass.
  • Examples of matter include solids, liquids, gases, and plasma.

States of Matter

  • Apart from solid, liquid, and gas, plasma is recognized as another state in which matter can exist.

Atomic Theory in Classical Physics

  • In classical physics, atoms can be envisioned as indivisible particles that form the building blocks of matter.
  • Atoms are ultimately composed of smaller particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Phases of Matter

  • The classical everyday phases of matter include solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

Non-Matter in Classical Physics

  • Energy, light, and non-material phenomena are not considered matter in classical physics and general chemistry.

Summary of Matter Characteristics

  • The primary characteristic of matter is that it has mass and occupies space.
  • Concepts such as energy, thoughts, and abstract entities are not included in the definition of matter.

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