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ing Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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monstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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8) Which of the following was NOT a result of alchemy?
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A) The philosopher's stone was successfully used to change base metals, such as lead, into gold.
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monstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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A) biology
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ing Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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2) What is natural philosophy? ag ag ag
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B) an experimental approach to philosophy
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Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skill
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s. Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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Global Obj: Global 2: Demonstrate the ability to think critically and employ critical thinking skill
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monstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.2 Describe the importance of green chemistry and sustainable chemistry.
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A) scientific knowledge may come before technological knowledge.
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B) technological knowledge may come before scientific knowledge. ag ag ag ag ag ag
C) science and technology mean the same thing. ag ag ag ag ag ag
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Global 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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Learning Obj: LO 1.1 Define science, chemistry, technology, and alchemy.
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8) Which of the following was NOT a result of alchemy?
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A) The philosopher's stone was successfully used to change base metals, such as lead, into gold.
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B) Many new chemicals were discovered.
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C) Alchemists developed techniques such as distillation and extraction that are still used today.
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monstrate an understanding of the impact of science on society.
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