Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry Vocabulary PDF

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Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry Vocabulary Analytical Chemistry- the study of the composition of substances Physical Chemistry- the study of the theoretical basis of chemical behavior, relying on mathematics and physics; includes physical and chemical changes. Organic Chemistry- the study of compounds that do contain carbon Inorganic Chemistry- the study of compounds that do not contain carbon Biochemistry- the study of the composition and the behavior of substances in living organism The Scientific Method- a logical approach used to solve scientific problems. Observation- the use of your senses to obtain direct information Hypothesis- an initial explanation for your observations Independent Variable- the change made by the scientist Dependent Variable- the event that results from the change Control- the standard used for comparison Conclusion- a judgment based on the information obtained Theory- a broad and extensively tested explanation of experimental data Scientific Model- visual, verbal, and/or mathematical explanation of experimental data Scientific Law- a concise statement that summarized the results of many observations and experiments...