Chapter 1 Matter, Measurement, and Problem Solving

1.1 Atoms and Molecules

1.2 The Scientific Approach to Knowledge

The Nature of Science: Thomas S. Kuhn and Scientific Revolutions

1.3 The Classification of Matter

The States of Matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas

Classifying Matter according to Its Composition: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Separating Mixtures

1.4 Physical and Chemical Changes and Physical and Chemical Properties

1.5 Energy: A Fundamental Part of Physical and Chemical Change

1.6 The Units of Measurement

Standard Units

The Meter: A Measure of Length

The Kilogram: A Measure of Mass

The Second: A Measure of Time

The Kelvin: A Measure of Temperature

Prefix Multipliers

Derived Units: Volume and Density

Calculating Density

Chemistry and Medicine: Bone Density

1.7 The Reliability of a Measurement

Counting Significant Figures

Exact Numbers

Significant Figures in Calculations

Precision and Accuracy

Chemistry in Your Day: Integrity in Data Gathering

1.8 Solving Chemical Problems

Converting from One Unit to Another

General Problem-Solving Strategy

Units Raised to a Power

Order-of-Magnitude Estimations

Problems Involving an Equation

CHAPTER IN REVIEW: Self-Assessment Quiz

Key Terms

Key Concepts

Key Equations and Relationships

Key Learning Outcomes

EXERCISES: Review Questions

Problems by Topic

Cumulative Problems

Challenge Problems

Conceptual Problems

Questions for Group Work

Data Interpretation and Analysis

Answers to Conceptual Connections