Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

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is the study of matter, its physical and chemical properties, and the changes it undergoes.

Chemistry

Matter occupies and has .

space; mass

Matter can be classified into and based on composition.

pure substances; mixtures

Pure substances have a chemical composition and therefore properties.

definite; definite

Mixtures have definite chemical composition and hence definite properties.

no; no

Pure substances are further divided into and .

elements; compounds

Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by __ chemical changes.

ordinary

Elements are commonly categorized as __, __, and __.

metals; nonmetals; metalloids

__ chemistry is the study of the properties and reactions of carbon compounds.

Organic

__ chemistry deals with the principles underlying chemistry and the properties of matter.

Physical

Chemistry is often referred to as a __ science because it underpins many other scientific disciplines.

central

The scope of chemistry includes everyday areas such as the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the __ we drink.

fluids

Technological advancements in __ instruments have expanded our knowledge of chemistry.

sophisticated

Examples of pure substances include pure metal and __ water.

distilled

Examples of mixtures include paint and __.

concrete