chemistry. what is chemistry? the study of composition, properties, and transformations of matter
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Chemistry
What is Chemistry?
What is Chemistry?
The study of composition, properties, and transformations of matter.
Matter – anything that has mass and takes up space
Kinetic Theory of Matter -
Tiny particles (atoms and molecules) in constant Motion make up all matter
Fig. 8-2 Glencoe
Art painting
Solid – has a definite shape and definite volume
Crystalline – particles are arranged in patterns
Amorphous – particles have no particular order
Two types of solids
Fig 4 holt
Liquid – no definite shape and has a definite volume
Surface Tension – force acting at the top of a liquid
Mercury
Viscosity – liquids resistance to flow
Ex. Honey – high viscosity
Water – low viscosity
Gas – can change both shape and volume
Plasma – gas like mixture of positive and negatively charged particles
Most common state of matter in the universe (99%)
Identify each container
Gas Liquid Solid
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