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Chapter 1

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Chemistry - Long Definition   The science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular system  
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Chemistry - Short Definition   The science dealing with the composition of matter and the changes in composition that matter undergoes.  
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Scientific Method   Collect the facts or data, formulate a hypothesis, plan and do additional experiments to test the hypothesis, modify the hypothesis.  
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Hypothesis   A tentative explanation of certain facts that provides a basis for further experimentation.  
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Theory   An explanation of the general principles of certain phenomena with considerable evidence or facts to support it.  
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Scientific Laws   Simple statements of natural phenomena to which no exceptions are known under the given conditions.  
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Matter   Anything that has mass and occupies space.  
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Solid   Has a definite shape and volume, with particles clinging rigidly to one another.  
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Amorphous (Solids)   Without shape or form.  
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Liquid   Has a definite volume but not a definite shape, with particles that stick firmly but not rigidly.  
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Gas   Has indefinite volume and no fixed shape, with particles that move independently of one another.  
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Substance   A particular kind of matter with a definite, fixed composition.  
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Homogeneous   Matter is uniform in appearance and has the same properties throughout.  
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Heterogeneous   Matter consisting of two or more physically distinct phases.  
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Phase   A homogeneous part of a system separated from other parts by physical boundaries.  
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System   Simply the body of matter under consideration.  
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Mixture   A material containing two or more substances and can be either heterogeneous or homogeneous.  
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Common Solids   Aluminum, Copper, Gold, Polyethylene, Salt, Sand, Steel, Sulfur  
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Common Liquids   Alcohol, Blood, Gasoline, Honey, Mercury, Oil, Vinegar, Water  
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Common Gases   Acetylene, Air, Butane, Carbon dioxide, Chlorine, Helium, Methane, Oxygen  
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Physical Properties of Solids   State Solid, Shape Definite, Volume Definite, Particles rigidly clinging; tightly packed, Compressibility Very slight.  
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Physical Properties of Liquids   State Liquid, Shape Indefinite; Volume Definite; Particles Mobile/adhering; Compressibility Slight.  
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Physical Properties of Gases   State Gas; Shape Indefinite; Volume Indefinite; Particles Independent of each other and relatively far apart; Compressibility High.  
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