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Dr. H LG 1
Dr. Heiny: Learning Guide 1
Question | Answer |
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Alchemy | the medieval practice of wanting to change one thing to something else |
Chemistry | the science that deals with the materials of the universe and the changes that these materials undergo |
organic chemistry | The study of chemicals that contain carbon |
analytical Chemistry | The study that focuses on composition of matter |
inorganic chemistry | The study of elements, but particularly in metals, and are often involved in the preparation of new catalysts. |
physical chemistry | The study that focuses on mechanisms, rate, and energy transfers that occur when matter changes |
applied chemistry | Research directed toward a goal or application |
macroscopic | visible to the naked eye;pretaining to large units. |
pure chemistry | Knowledge for the sake of knowledge |
biochemistry | The study of process that take place in an organism |
microscopic | so small as to be invisible or indistinct without the use of the microscope |