Introduction to Chemistry - Chapter 1 Review

These flashcards cover the key topics and concepts from Chapter 1 of the Introduction to Chemistry, focusing on the evolution of chemistry, the scientific method, branches of chemistry, and the significance of chemistry in our daily lives.

What are the four basic elements believed by the Greeks?

Air, Fire, Water, Earth.

What is the scientific method?

A methodical exploration of nature followed by a logical explanation of observations.

What is a hypothesis?

The initial, tentative proposal of a scientific principle.

What steps are involved in applying the scientific method?

1. Perform a planned experiment, 2. Analyze data and propose a hypothesis, 3. Conduct additional experiments to test the hypothesis.

What leads a hypothesis to become a scientific theory?

If the evidence supports the hypothesis after further investigation.

What are the branches of chemistry?

Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Biochemistry, Green chemistry.

How was salt valued in ancient Rome?

Salt was so valuable that it was used to pay Roman soldiers.

What process is NOT used to obtain table salt?

Table salt is obtained through Salt Mining, Solution Mining, and Solar Evaporation of Salt Water.

What is important for different learning styles in chemistry?

People learn chemistry differently, as illustrated by varying perceptions of the same image.

What is the importance of chemistry as a science?

Chemistry helps in understanding the composition of matter and its properties.

What was significant about the cost of pure aluminum in 1886?

It cost over $100,000 per pound until the Hall-Héroult process was discovered.

What is the Hall-Héroult process?

The industrial process for obtaining pure aluminum from aluminum ore.

Why is chemistry considered the central science?

Knowledge of chemistry is crucial for understanding the world around us.

What is a natural law in science?

A statement that describes a measurable relationship.