Chapter 1: Matter and Change - Section One

Flashcards covering the definition of chemistry, its branches, and the distinctions between basic research, applied research, and technological development.

Chemistry

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

Chemical

Any substance that has a definite Composition.

Compounds

A mix of two elements or more.

Element

Composed by the same atoms, for example: $O_2$.

Chemical Examples

Sucrose, water, and carbon dioxide ($CO_2$).

Basic research

Research carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge.

Applied research

Research generally carried out to solve a problem.

Technological develoment

Typically involves the production and use of products that improve our quality of life.

Biological Sciences

One of the two main branches of sciences identified in the notes.

Physical sciences

One of the two main branches of sciences identified in the notes.

Organic

One of the six branches of chemistry.

Inorganic

One of the six branches of chemistry.

Physical

One of the six branches of chemistry.

Analytical

One of the six branches of chemistry.

Biochemistry

One of the six branches of chemistry.

Theoretical

One of the six branches of chemistry.