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Chemistry |
The study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter, the processes that matter undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these processes. |
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Inorganic (chemistry) |
Study of non organic substances. Inorganics are used as catalysts, pigments, coatings, surfactants, medicines, fuels, and more. |
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Physical (chemistry) |
Study of understanding physical properties of atoms and molecules by use of instrumentation and equipment. |
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Analytical (chemistry) |
Identification of compounds and composition of materials. |
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Biochemistry |
Study of chemical processes and substances in living things. |
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Organic (chemistry) |
Study of compounds containing carbon. |
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The three types of research |
Basic research - used for the sake of knowledge (out of curiosity) Applied research - used to solve a problem Technological developments - production of equipment to improve quality of life. |
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Extensive properties |
Properties which depends on the amount of matter present |
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Intensive properties |
Do not depend on amount of matter present. |
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Solid |
Strong force, low energy, tightly packed molecules |
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Liquid |
Loosely packed, medium energy, medium attractive forces |
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Gas |
Not tightly packed, little to no attractive force, extremely high energy |
