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Science |
The methodical exploration of nature followed by a logical explanation of the observations |
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Experiment |
Exploring nature according to a planned strategy, and making observations under controlled conditions |
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The scientific method |
A systematic investigation of nature that requires proposing an explanation for the results of an experiment in the form of a general principle |
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Hypothesis |
The initial, tentative proposal of a scientific principle |
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Natural Law |
States a measurable relationship but does not explain behavior |
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Chemistry |
The science that studies the composition of matter and it's properties |
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Organic chemistry |
The branch of chemistry that studies substances containing the element carbon |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
The study of all substances that do not contain the element carbon |
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Biochemistry |
The branch of chemistry that studies substances derived from plants and animals |
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Green chemistry |
A.k.a. sustainable chemistry, refers to the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances |
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Alchemy |
A pseudoscience that attempted to convert a basic metal, such as lead to gold; a medieval science that sought to discover a universal cure for disease and magic potion for immortality |
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First step of The Scientific Method |
Perform a planned experiment, make observations, and record data. |
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Second step to the Scientific Method |
Analyze the data, and propose a tentative hypothesis to explain the experimental observations. |
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Third step of The Scientific Method |
Conduct additional experiments to test the hypothesis |
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________ chemistry is based on planned experiments. |
Modern |
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___________ chemistry is based on speculation. |
Ancient |
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If statement is measurable by a mathematical equation the statement is ________. |
Law |
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If statement is not measurable by mathematical equation is ________. |
Theory |
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What four elements composed everything in nature according to the beliefs of ancient greeks? |
Air, earth, fire, water |
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_________ can be used to manufacture paints, plastics, rubber, textiles, dyes, and detergents. |
Petrochemicals |
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According to the Greek philosopher Thales in 600 b.c., what single element composed earth, air, and space? |
Water |
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According to ancient Chinese beliefs, what two forces were responsible for bringing the earthly world into existence? |
Yin(feminine) and Yang (masculine) |
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According to Greek philosopher Aristotle in 350 BC, what five basic elements composed everything in nature? |
Air, earth, fire, water, and also ether |
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Who is considered the founder of the scientific method? |
Robert Boyle |
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What is the difference between hypothesis and theory? |
Theory has had further analysis |
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Which of line segments appear to be longer? |
Equal lengths |
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Who is generally considered the founder of modern chemistry? |
Antoine Lavoisier |
