Chemistry Chapter 1 Ulrich questions
and answers with solutions
What is chemistry? - ANSWER The study of the composition, structure and properties of matter,
the processes that matter undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these processes.
What branch of chemistry is most concerned with the study of carbon compounds? - ANSWER
Organic Chemistry
What is meant by the word "chemical", as used by scientists? - ANSWER Any substance that has
a definite composition.
In which six branches of chemistry would a scientist be working if he/she were doing the
following:
investigating energy relationships for various reactions. - ANSWER Physical
In which six branches of chemistry would a scientist be working if he/she were doing the
following:
comparing properties of alcohols with those of sugars. - ANSWER Organic
In which six branches of chemistry would a scientist be working if he/she were doing the
following:
studying reactions that occur during the digestion of food. - ANSWER Biochemistry
Identify the following as an example of either basic research, applied research, or technological
development:
a new type of refrigerant that is less damaging to the environment is developed. - ANSWER
Applied Research
and answers with solutions
What is chemistry? - ANSWER The study of the composition, structure and properties of matter,
the processes that matter undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these processes.
What branch of chemistry is most concerned with the study of carbon compounds? - ANSWER
Organic Chemistry
What is meant by the word "chemical", as used by scientists? - ANSWER Any substance that has
a definite composition.
In which six branches of chemistry would a scientist be working if he/she were doing the
following:
investigating energy relationships for various reactions. - ANSWER Physical
In which six branches of chemistry would a scientist be working if he/she were doing the
following:
comparing properties of alcohols with those of sugars. - ANSWER Organic
In which six branches of chemistry would a scientist be working if he/she were doing the
following:
studying reactions that occur during the digestion of food. - ANSWER Biochemistry
Identify the following as an example of either basic research, applied research, or technological
development:
a new type of refrigerant that is less damaging to the environment is developed. - ANSWER
Applied Research
