Chemistry Daily Flashcard 1 Chapter 1

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What is the primary reason the alchemists' dream of turning lead into gold has never been realized?

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High cost of the procedure.

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Who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1958 for insulin research?

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Frederick Sanger.

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What role does chemistry play in our lives?

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It affects nearly everything we see and every action we take.

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How does chemistry aid the success of crops?

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By enhancing the growth of plants through chemical means.

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What is the effect of chlorofluorocarbons?

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They have done lasting damage to the ozone layer.

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Define chemistry.

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The branch of science that studies the composition, structure, properties, and change of matter.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.