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Chapter 1 questions

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A scientist is working in the lab, with compounds containing carbon. She is most likely working in the field of...   organic chemistry  
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The branch of chemistry called analytical chemistry most likely would be used in determining the...   chemical composition of a new substance  
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A scientist is working with mathematical and computer models to learn about the principles at work in a chemical reaction. He is working in the field of...   theoretical chemistry  
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Research that is carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge, such as research into the properties of a substance, is considered to be...   basic research  
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A scientist is working to improve a product that uses fiber optics. This is an example of...   applied research and technological development  
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To find a safer chemical for industrial purposes, a scientist is working with chemicals that do not cause depletion of ozone in the atmosphere. This is an example of...   applied research  
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The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of that matter is...   an atom  
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An element is...   a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom  
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An example of extensive property of matter would be...   volume  
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An example of intensive property of matter would be...   density  
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An example of a physical change of matter would be...   water evaporating  
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Which state of matter is composed of atoms that have lost many of their electrons?   plasma  
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An example of a chemical change of matter would be...   vinegar combining with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide  
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A homogeneous mixture is one that...   is uniform in composition  
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An example of a heterogeneous mixture would be...   chunky peanut butter  
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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?   Mixtures can be separated by physical processes.  
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What is an example of a pure substance?   water  
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Homogeneous mixtures are also called   solutions  
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At sea level, water boils at 100*C. This is an example of a...   physical property  
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In general. which properties are common to elements within a single group on the periodic table?   chemical properties and ability to bond to other atoms  
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The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called...   periods  
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Which property would be least helpful in determining whether a substance is metal or a nonmetal?   luster  
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Noble gases are generally   unreactive  
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