Steps in the Scientific Method

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What is the main focus of Chemistry as a science?

  • Understanding the interactions between matter and energy (correct)
  • Identifying physical properties of substances
  • Measuring properties of substances
  • Studying living organisms

What does Physical chemistry study?

  • The chemical properties of substances
  • The element carbon
  • Qualitative and quantitative observations
  • How matter and energy interact (correct)

Which branch of chemistry studies compounds that contain carbon?

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Organic chemistry (correct)
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Physical chemistry

What differentiates Organic Chemistry from other branches?

<p>It focuses on molecules present in living tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the Scientific Method involves testing a hypothesis?

<p>Test the hypothesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Analytical Chemistry primarily focus on?

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What is the Latin word from which the word 'science' is derived?

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Which of the following best describes science?

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According to the Science Council, what is the pursuit of science based on?

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What do scientists do when constructing theoretical explanations of a phenomenon?

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How is science related to the universe?

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Which Greek philosopher introduced the theory of the four elemental substances?

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What is Alina Bradford's view on science?

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What is the Greek word for indivisible, as mentioned in the text?

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According to Democritus, what are all matter composed of?

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Who is known as the Father of Modern Chemistry?

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Which century did Aristotle propose his theory about the nature of matter and its combinations?

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Which scientist wrote the book 'Elements of Chemistry'?

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