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?

It focuses on molecules present in living tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the Scientific Method involves testing a hypothesis?

Test the hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What does Analytical Chemistry primarily focus on?

Identifying and measuring physical properties of substances Signup and view all the answers

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

Scientia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes science?

A systematic and logical approach to discovering how things work Signup and view all the answers

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

Knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world Signup and view all the answers

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

Make observations, record data, and analyze information Signup and view all the answers

How is science related to the universe?

It accumulates knowledge about all things in the universe Signup and view all the answers

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

Empedocles Signup and view all the answers

What is Alina Bradford's view on science?

'Science is a systematic and logical approach' Signup and view all the answers

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

Atomos Signup and view all the answers

According to Democritus, what are all matter composed of?

Eternal and indestructible atoms Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the Father of Modern Chemistry?

Lavoisier Signup and view all the answers

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

4th century BC Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist wrote the book 'Elements of Chemistry'?