General Chemistry 1 - Module 1 Review

A set of Q&A flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes on chemistry's role, branches, careers, and objectives.

What is the primary focus of chemistry as defined in the notes?

The study of matter, its composition, structure, properties, the processes that matter undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these processes.

What does Organic Chemistry study?

Carbon-based compounds.

What does Inorganic Chemistry study?

Compounds that do not contain carbon.

What does Biochemistry study?

The chemistry of living systems.

What does Analytical Chemistry study?

The quality and quantity of components of substances.

What does Physical Chemistry study?

The mechanism, rates, and energetics of chemical reactions.

What is a key role of a chemist according to the notes?

To apply chemistry principles in various fields of work.

Name one career using chemistry in agriculture.

Agriculturist.

Name a career using chemistry in education.

Chemistry Teacher.

Name a career using chemistry in nutrition.

Dietitian.

Name a career using chemistry in food technology.

Food Technologist.

Name a career using chemistry in materials engineering.

Materials Engineer.

Name a career using chemistry in meteorology.

Meteorologist.

Name a career using chemistry in health/pharmacy.

Pharmacist.

Name a career using chemistry in radiology.

Radiologist.

What is the role of chemistry in society as described in the notes?

Chemistry has advanced civilization; research has led to crop-enhancing agricultural chemicals to ensure a constant and viable food supply.

What are some areas chemistry contributes to in other sciences, according to the notes?

Geology, agriculture, medicine, nutrition, etc.

Which branch is associated with measuring the level of mercury in blood?

Analytical Chemistry.

Which branch studies non-carbon-based materials in rocks?

Inorganic Chemistry.

Which branch investigates changes that occur as food is digested in the stomach?

Biochemistry.

Which branch studies carbon-based materials in petroleum products?

Organic Chemistry.

Which branch explains the energy change when dry ice vaporizes?

Physical Chemistry.

What is the general definition of chemistry provided in the notes?

The study of matter, its composition, structure, properties, the processes it undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these processes.

Which module and course are these notes associated with?

General Chemistry 1, Module 1.