Transcript Chapter 1 Chemistry: An Introduction

Chapter 1
Chemistry: An
Introduction
Section 1.1
Chemistry: An Introduction
Why Is Chemistry Important?
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Section 1.1
Chemistry: An Introduction
In this course, you will:
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Section 1.2
What Is Chemistry?
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The science that deals with the materials of the
universe and the changes these materials
undergo.
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The central science.
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Section 1.3
Solving Problems Using a Scientific Approach
1. Recognize the problem and state it clearly.
2. Propose possible solutions to the problem or
possible explanations for the observation.
3. Decide which of the solutions is the best or
decide whether the explanation proposed is
reasonable.
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Section 1.4
The Scientific Method
Steps in the Scientific Method
• Process that lies at the
center of scientific
inquiry.
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Section 1.4
The Scientific Method
Scientific Models
Law
• Summarizes what happens.
Hypothesis
• A possible explanation for an observation.
Theory (Model)
• An attempt to explain why it happens.
• Set of tested hypotheses that gives an overall
explanation of some natural phenomenon.
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Section 1.5
Learning Chemistry
Summary of Topics: Chapter 1
• What is Chemistry
• Scientific method
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