Introduction:
In this unit, you will be introduced to a number of concepts in chemistry which lay the
foundation for your future studies. It includes a partial treatment of the nature of
chemistry, material properties, experimental design, and proper experimental measurement
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For your test you should be able to:
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1) Define the following vocabulary words:
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| Theory |
Experiment |
Scientific Law |
Qualitative Data |
| Hypothesis |
Matter |
Mass |
Applied Research |
| Independent Variable |
Chemistry |
Scientific Method |
Conclusion |
| Technology |
Control |
Model |
Dependent Variable |
| Pure Research |
Weight |
Quantitative Data |
Graph |
| Base Unit |
Kelvin |
Scientific Notation |
Accuracy |
| Precision |
Sig. Fig. |
Meter |
Liter |
| Kilogram |
Density |
Conversion Factor |
Derived Unit |
| Kelvin |
Temperature |
Dimensional Analysis |
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2) Describe the relationship between chemistry and matter.
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3) Recognize how scientific methods can be used to solve problems.
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4) Distinguish between research and technology.
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5) Convert data into scienctific notation and between different units.
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6) Round data to the correct degree of certainty.
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7) Use graphs to organize and interpret data.
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8) Differentiate between physical quantities and units of measure.
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9) Correctly perform density calculations and compute percent error.
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