Introduction to Chemistry — Flashcards

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Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the composition, structure, properties, and changes of matter. For example, rusting of iron or cooking food involves chemical changes.

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The three main branches of science are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

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Alchemy was an ancient practice that aimed to transform base metals into gold and discover the 'philosopher’s stone' for immortality. It laid the foundation for modern chemistry through early experime…

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Robert Boyle is known as the Father of Modern Chemistry. He was the first to perform experiments under controlled conditions and helped separate chemistry from alchemy.

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Antoine Lavoisier discovered the role of oxygen in combustion and respiration. He also proved that water is a compound, not an element.

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John Dalton proposed the Atomic Theory, which states that all matter is made up of tiny particles called atoms. This theory is fundamental to modern chemistry.

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Dmitri Mendeleev created the Periodic Table of elements. He arranged elements based on their atomic masses and predicted the properties of undiscovered elements.

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Acharya P.C. Ray was an Indian chemist who founded India’s first pharmaceutical company and contributed to the development of the medical industry in India.