1.1 Chemistry is a Physical Science

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

• biology

• chemistry

• physics

• none of these

A _________ is used to measure mass.

• balance

• graduated cylinder

The study of carbon containing compounds is called ______ chemistry.

• analytical chemistry

• biochemistry

• inorganic chemistry

• organic chemistry

• physical chemistry

The study of non organic substances compounds is called ______ chemistry.

• analytical chemistry

• biochemistry

• inorganic chemistry

• organic chemistry

• physical chemistry

The identification of the components and composition of materials is called ______ chemistry.

• analytical chemistry

• biochemistry

• inorganic chemistry

• organic chemistry

• physical chemistry

The study of substances and processes occurring in living things is called ______ chemistry.

• analytical chemistry

• biochemistry

• inorganic chemistry

• organic chemistry

• physical chemistry

A _________ is any substance that has a definite composition

Basic research is carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge.

• True

• False

Teflon was discovered by accident

• True

• False

_______ research is generally carried out to solve a problem