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Ch01-Fundamental Concepts and Units of Measurement PDF
Ch01-Fundamental Concepts and Units of Measurement PDF
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Index
1.1. Chemistry is important for anyone studying the sciences
1.2. The scientific method helps us build models of nature
1.3 Matter is composed of elements, compounds, and
mixtures
1.4. Properties of matter can be classified in different ways
1.5 Measurements are essential to describe properties
1.6. Measurements always contain some uncertainty
1.7. Units can be converted using the factor-label method
1.8. Density is a useful intensive property
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Chemistry and the Sciences
Observe a Phenomenon-accurately
describe something we see, taste, feel,
smell or hear
Pose A Question
To Explain The Phenomenon
Form a Hypothesis-a
tentative explanation of
the phenomenon
1.2. The scientific method helps us build models of nature 4
Scientific Method: Testing the Hypothesis
Continue experimentation.
If results form pattern, considered
a law
1.2. The scientific method helps us build models of nature 5
Scientific Method Case Study:
The Process of Growth
• A child sees that a seed, when planted in soil,
watered, and exposed to sunlight, grows to form a
flower. He concludes that all living things require
sunlight, water, and burial in soil to grow.
• Build a case for rebuttal using the scientific
method.
Chemical Physical
Magnesium burns when heated
in a flame
Magnesium metal tarnishes in
air
Magnesium metal melts at
922K
Grape Kool-aid lightens when
water is added
Pb lead plumbum
1.3. Matter is Composed of Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures 18
What Is A Compound?
Element
Compound
Molecule
Heterogeneous Mix
Homogeneous Mix
103 g kg
10-12 g pg
10-9 m nm
106 g Mg
10-2 L cL
109 Hz GHz
• USCS: °F
• Metric: °C
• SI: K
1.5 Measurements are essential to describe properties 42
Temperature Conversions
9 F
tF tC 32 F
5 C
1K
TK tC 273.15 C
1 C
2.33 3
500.0 4
1000 1
.0500 3
3.14 2.751
0.64 13
(3 sig. figs.) (4 sig. figs.)
(2 sig. figs.) (2 sig. figs.)
A. B. C. D. E.
1 lb None of
2.205 lb 1 lb 2.205 lb these
2.205 kg 1 kg 1 kg 2.205 kg
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