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Chemistry
The study of the interactions between compounds and molecules
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 2
09/18/2012

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Uses of Chemistry
Definition
determine which elements are in a meteorite

testing a prediction of the theory of relativity
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Solution
Definition
a mixture in which particles of one or more substances are distributed uniformly throughout another substance so that the mixture is homogeneous at the molecular or ionic level

the particles ina solution are smaller than those in either a colloid or a suspension

Carbonated water in a sealed container
Volcanic ash cloud
Solid sugar settled in bottom of glass
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Heterogeneous mixture
Definition
contains substances that are not evenly distributed

oxygen in water
water w/gas bubbles
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diagnose disease

radioactive tracer or radioactive treatment
Definition
tracer
Term
study engine wear in automobiles

radioactive tracer or radioactive treatment
Definition
tracer
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locate leaks in faulty pipe systems

radioactive tracer or radioactive treatment
Definition
tracer
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provide radiation cancer therapy

radioactive tracer or radioactive treatment
Definition
treatment
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determine fertilizer absorption in plants

radioactive tracer or radioactive treatment
Definition
treatment
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effect acid rain has on marble building
Definition
dissolves marble
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water molecules reaction to freezing
Definition
move slightly away from each other
move in a more orderly arrangement
decrease in translational energy
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role energy plays in formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen
Definition
energy is released to the environment
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how salt is bonded
Definition
chlorine and sodium fill their outermost energy shells by donating or gaining electrons
electrons in salt are transferred to form cations and anions
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