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| The study of the composition,strucutre,and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes. |
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| The scanning electron microscope |
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| Reveals tiny structures by beaming particles called elecrons at materials. When they scatter they produce a pattern that shows the material's microstructure. |
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| What are the 6 branches of chemistry? |
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1. Organaic Chemistry
2. Inorganic Chemistry
3. Physical Chemistry
4. Analytical Chemistry
5. Biochemistry
6. Theoretical Chemistry |
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| What is organic chemistry? |
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| The study of most carbon-containing compound. |
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| What is inorganic chmistry? |
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| The study of all substances not classified as organic, mainly those compounds that do not contain carbon. |
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| What is Physical Chemistry? |
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| The study of the properties and changes of matter and their relation to energy. |
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| What is Analytical Chemistry? |
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| The identification of the components and composition of materials. |
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| What is Biochemistry Chemistry? |
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| The study of substances and processes occuring in living things. |
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| What is Theoretical Chemistry? |
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| The use of mathematics and computers to understand the principles behind observed chemical behavior and to design and predict the properties of new compounds. |
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| Any substance that has a definite composition. |
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| Basic research is used for |
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| Applied research is used for |
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| Technological Development is used for |
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| Improving our quality of life. |
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