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Chapter 1Chapter 1Introduction to ChemistryIntroduction to Chemistry

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Pioneer High SchoolPioneer High School

Mr. David NortonMr. David Norton

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review Organic chemistryOrganic chemistry Inorganic chemistryInorganic chemistry BiochemistryBiochemistry Analytical chemistryAnalytical chemistry Physical chemistryPhysical chemistry The study of the composition and The study of the composition and

structure of matter is ...structure of matter is ... Rock melting, or rock rolling down a Rock melting, or rock rolling down a

hill?hill?

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review Chemistry is concerned with Chemistry is concerned with

changes in ...changes in ... Division of chemistry that requires Division of chemistry that requires

the most extensive math backgroundthe most extensive math background Major contributor to the greenhouse Major contributor to the greenhouse

effect?effect? What “age” are we now in?What “age” are we now in? Fuel source providing most of the Fuel source providing most of the

world’s energy?world’s energy?

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - ReviewSteps of the scientific methodSteps of the scientific methodDifference between a scientific Difference between a scientific

theory and a scientific lawtheory and a scientific lawA hypothesis is…A hypothesis is… Important characteristic of a Important characteristic of a

scientific theoryscientific theoryShould chemistry be studied by Should chemistry be studied by

yourself?yourself?

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review Know the 5 major divisions of Know the 5 major divisions of

chemistry, and exampleschemistry, and examples Describe how the world’s energy Describe how the world’s energy

needs might be met.needs might be met. Why are plastics valuable in the Why are plastics valuable in the

construction of an automobileconstruction of an automobile Explain the relationship of the steps Explain the relationship of the steps

of the scientific method to each of the scientific method to each otherother

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - ReviewDifference between a scientific Difference between a scientific

law and theory?law and theory?Use an example from your life Use an example from your life

that illustrates testing and that illustrates testing and refining of a hypothesisrefining of a hypothesis

How is a scientist’s use of the How is a scientist’s use of the word “theory” different from the word “theory” different from the way the word is used every day?way the word is used every day?

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review Which of the following would a Which of the following would a

chemist be most likely to study?chemist be most likely to study?–A leafA leaf

»Floating on waterFloating on water»Being blown by the windBeing blown by the wind»Being eaten by an insectBeing eaten by an insect»Changing colorChanging color

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review Which of the following best describes Which of the following best describes

an example of pure chemistry?an example of pure chemistry?

– Testing the effects of lower Testing the effects of lower concentrations of a drug on humansconcentrations of a drug on humans

– Studying chemicals containing carbonStudying chemicals containing carbon

– Developing a cure for osteoporosisDeveloping a cure for osteoporosis

– Finding an antidote for a new strain of Finding an antidote for a new strain of virusvirus

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review Yes or NoYes or No

– Knowledge of chemistry allows the public Knowledge of chemistry allows the public to make informed decisionsto make informed decisions

– Studying chemistry ensures that officials Studying chemistry ensures that officials make correct choices in funding technologymake correct choices in funding technology

– Knowledge of chemistry helps prepare Knowledge of chemistry helps prepare people for careers in soil sciencepeople for careers in soil science

– Chemistry explains many aspects of natureChemistry explains many aspects of nature

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review What are some examples of chemistry What are some examples of chemistry

research in the main area of energy?research in the main area of energy? What is a current research focus in What is a current research focus in

chemistry according to your text book?chemistry according to your text book? Which of the following can be observed Which of the following can be observed

only in a microscopic viewonly in a microscopic view– Foam insulationFoam insulation– X-rayX-ray– Shape of a soybeanShape of a soybean– Structure of a muscle cellStructure of a muscle cell

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review What was a major contributor to chemist What was a major contributor to chemist

Antoine Lovoisier?Antoine Lovoisier? Can a scientific theory be proven?Can a scientific theory be proven? Which step of the scientific method Which step of the scientific method

requires you to use your senses?requires you to use your senses? How do conceptual problems differ from How do conceptual problems differ from

numeric problems?numeric problems? What steps should always be followed What steps should always be followed

for effective problem solving?for effective problem solving?

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Chapter 1 - ReviewChapter 1 - Review How many traditional ares of study can How many traditional ares of study can

chemistry be divided into?chemistry be divided into? How many steps are involved in solving How many steps are involved in solving

numeric problems?numeric problems?