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| The area of chemistry that focuses on the composition of matter. |
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| Research that is directed toward a practical goal or application. |
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| The area of chemistry that focuses on processes that take place in organisms. |
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| The field that applies science to the product or processes |
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| The Study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes |
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| A repeatable procedure that is used to test a hypothesis |
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| A proposed explanation for an observation |
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| The study of substances that, in general, do not contain carbon |
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| Describes the world of objects that are large enough to see with the unaided eye |
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| Anything that has mass and occupies space. |
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| The variable that is changed during an experiment; also called independent variable |
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| Information obtained through the senses; observation in science often involves a measurement. |
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| The study of compounds containing carbon. |
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| The area of chemistry that deals with the mechanism, the rate. and the energy transfer that occurs when matter undergoes a change. |
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| A material found in air, water, or soil that is harmful to humans and others organisms. |
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| The pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake. |
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| The variable that is observed during an experiment; also called a dependent variable. |
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| A concise statement that summarizes the results of many observations and experiments. |
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| A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a scientific problem; steps in the scientific method include making observations, testing hypotheses, and developing theories. |
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| The means by which a society provides its members with those things needed and desired. |
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| A well-tested explanation for a broad set of observations. |
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| Describes the world of objects that can be seen only under magnification. |
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