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Chapter One

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define chemistry   the study of the nature of matter and the changes that matter undergoes  
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define matter   anything that possesses mass and occupies space  
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what is the "nature of matter?"   the composition of a particular kind of matter,the forces holding its parts together,and its observable properties  
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define physical change   physical change does not cause a change in the chemical composition of a material  
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examples of physical change   water that goest from freezing, melting, boiling...always remains water  
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define chemical change   chemical change results in the formation of new substances  
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examples of chemical change   embalming to slow decomposition,decomposition of human remains,creamation  
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define energy   the ability to do work  
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define kinetic energy   energy in motion  
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examples of kinetic energy   water falling,electricity flowing  
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define potential energy   energy stored  
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examples of potential energy   engergy stored in a battery,a drawn rubber band  
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define inorganic chemistry   study of compounds usually containing elements other than carbon  
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define organic chemistry   study of certain carbon compounds  
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define biochemistry   study of compounds produced by living organisms  
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define embalming chemistry   study of those types of matter and changes related to the disinfection and preservation of human remains  
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define thanatochemistry   study of physical and chemical changes in the human body cause by the process of death  
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identify the common set of units used by all scientists   metric system/SI units  
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standard unit of length   meter (m)  
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standard unit of volume   liter (L)  
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standard unit of mass   kilogram (kg)  
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standard unit of heat   calorie (cal)  
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define calorie   the standard unit of heat  
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define Calorie   one kilocalorie = 1000 calories = one Cal  
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Mega   M 10/6  
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Kilo   k 10/3  
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Deci   d 10-1  
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Centi   c 10-2  
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Milli   m 10-3  
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Micro   u 10-6  
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Nano   n 10-9  
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define law of conservation of mass   matter is neither created nor destroyed  
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define law of conservation of energy   energy is neither created nor destroyed  
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