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Nature of Science Introduction 3

This document provides an introduction to chemistry and the scientific method. It discusses that chemistry is the study of matter and its changes. It also outlines the branches of chemistry and explains the key steps of the scientific method, including making observations and hypotheses, conducting experiments with controls, and developing theories or laws based on evidence. The overall purpose is to define chemistry and its importance while explaining the process scientists use to study and understand the natural world.

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Nature of Science Introduction 3

This document provides an introduction to chemistry and the scientific method. It discusses that chemistry is the study of matter and its changes. It also outlines the branches of chemistry and explains the key steps of the scientific method, including making observations and hypotheses, conducting experiments with controls, and developing theories or laws based on evidence. The overall purpose is to define chemistry and its importance while explaining the process scientists use to study and understand the natural world.

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Introduction to

Chemistry
Science
O From the Latin word “scientia”
O Knowledge (“scientia”) gained from
using observations and experiments to
describe and explain the world around
us.
Science
(knowledge)

Natural
Social Science
Science
(human behavior)
(nature)
Biological
Science

Natural Physical
Science Science

Earth Science
Physical
Science

Physics
(forces and Chemistry
energy)
Chemistry
O Study of matter and the changes
that it undergoes.

O But, why is chemistry important to


me?
Branches of Chemistry
O Organic: most carbon-containing
chemicals
O Inorganic: matter that does not contain
carbon
O Physical: changes of matter and energy
changes
O Analytical: components and composition
of matter
Branches of Chemistry
O Biochemistry: matter and processes in
living things
O Theoretical: chemical interactions through
the use of math and computers
O Industrial:
O Environmental:
Scientific Method
O All scientists observe things, try to
explain their observations and
conduct experiments to test their
ideas.
O This process is known as:
Scientific Method
Scientific Method
O Description
O Sequence of steps followed in order
to solve a problem. The order of the
steps may vary with the problem.
Observations
O Qualitative: using the senses
* color * size
* texture * shape
O Quantitative: measurements
* mass * volume
* length * time
* temperature
Hypothesis
O Possible explanation for a
situation
O Prediction
O Has to be tested
Experiments
O Variable: quantity that can have more than a
single value

Independent: factor that affects the measure


of another variable

Dependent: factor that changes as a result


of changes in the independent variable
Experiments

O Control group:
group used for comparison
Example #1

O Control group: solar light


Example #2
O Control group: white light
Example #3
O Control group: pure water
Theory vs. Law
O Theory:
 Explanation of a natural phenomenon based on
many observations and investigations over
time

O Law:
 Statement or equation that describes a natural
phenomenon
Theories
O Big Bang
O Evolution
O Plate tectonics Laws
O Atomic theory
O Universal Gravitational Law
O Newton’s Laws of Motion
O Conservation of Energy
O Gas Laws

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