What is Chemistry? quiz #1 Flashcards
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BackWhat is chemistry? Provide a simple definition.
Chemistry is the study of matter, including its nature, properties, and the changes it undergoes. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Why is chemistry referred to as the central science?
Chemistry is called the central science because it connects and links together many other scientific disciplines, serving as a foundation for their understanding. Name two scientific disciplines that are directly connected to chemistry.
Biology and physics are two scientific disciplines directly connected to chemistry. What are the two main characteristics that define matter?
Matter is defined by having both volume and mass. How does the solar system analogy help explain chemistry’s role among sciences?
The analogy compares chemistry to the sun, with other scientific disciplines orbiting it like planets, illustrating their interconnectedness. Which scientific discipline includes molecular biology, immunology, and genetic engineering?
Biochemistry includes molecular biology, immunology, and genetic engineering. What area of science involves quantum mechanics and spectroscopy?
Physics involves quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. List one example of how chemistry is connected to medicine.
Chemistry is connected to medicine through fields like pharmacology and clinical chemistry. Which scientific field studies ecology and pollution?
Environmental sciences study ecology and pollution. What is the relationship between biology and chemistry according to the transcript?
Biology and chemistry are directly connected and influence each other in both directions.
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