Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Vocabulary flashcards covering the fundamental definition of chemistry and the role of chemical principles in environmental phenomena as described in Chapter 1.

Science

A continuing human effort to systematize knowledge for describing and understanding nature.

Chemistry

The branch of science that deals with the composition, properties, and interaction of matter, and the study of the preparation, properties, structure, and reactions of material substances.

Acid rain

An environmental condition caused by a higher concentration of oxides of sulphur and nitrogen in the atmosphere.

Greenhouse gases

Atmospheric components that lead to extreme weather events such as drought, flooding, high wind, and storm.

Geo-chemistry

The study involving chemical principles that affect weather patterns and atmospheric compositions on Earth and other planets.