Ledgerwood Eamon Barkhordarian

Period D 8/26/09
Chem 1H

Reading Questions pg. 5 and 22

I. Page 5
1. Define Chemistry- Study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter,
the processes that mater undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these
processes.
2. 6 branches of study in chemistry
a. Organic Chemistry-the study of most carbon containing compounds
b. Inorganic Chemistry- the study of non organic substances.
c. Physical chemistry- study of property and changes of matter and their
relation to energy
d. Analytical chemistry-identification of the components and composition of
materials
e. Biochemistry- the study of substances and processes occurring in living
things
f. Theoretical chemistry-use of mathematics and computers to understand
principles behind observed chemical behavior and to design and predict
properties of new compounds.
3. Compare and contrast basic research, applied research, and technological
development.
a. Basic research is carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge.
b. Applied research is carried out to solve a problem
c. Technological development typically involves the production and use of
products that improve our quality of life.
4. Computers have become a HUGE part of my life. There is no need to spend long
periods of time flipping through pages of a dictionary or glossary. Instead, the
world wide web is a quick and easy way to gather all the information anyone
could ever need. It makes projects easier, communicating easier, and researching
a lot more enjoyable.
I. Page 22
1. Identify each of the following either as basic research, applied research, or
technological development.
Ledgerwood Eamon Barkhordarian
Period D 8/26/09
Chem 1H
a. New type of refrigerant less damaging to environment-applied research
b. New element synthesized in a particle accelerator –basic
c. A computer chip to increase its speed – technological development