Chemistry — definition?
Study of substances, their properties, reactions.
States of matter — particles?
Solids: close-packed, limited movement; gases: far apart, rapid movement.
Elements — composition?
Pure substances of one atom type.
Measurement units — SI?
Standard units like meter, kilogram, second.
Law of conservation — mass?
Mass remains constant in a chemical reaction.
Atomic mass — unit?
Relative mass compared to 1/12 of carbon-12.
Mole — definition?
Amount of substance with 6.022×10²³ particles.
Chemical formula — purpose?
Shows element ratios in a compound.
Stoichiometry — focus?
Quantitative relationships in chemical reactions.
Properties of matter — examples?
Shape, volume, density, state.
Ancient Indian chemistry?
Rasayan Shastra; metallurgy, dyes, glass.
Atomic theory — origin?
Acharya Kanda, 600 BCE, 'Paramanu' concept.
States of matter — interconvertible?
Yes, by changing temperature and pressure.
Classification of substances?
Elements, compounds, mixtures.
Measurement — scientific notation?
Expressing large/small numbers efficiently.
Law of multiple proportions?
Simple whole-number ratios in compounds.
Atomic vs molecular mass?
Atomic: atom's mass; molecular: molecule's mass.
Empirical formula?
Simplest ratio of elements in a compound.
Molecular formula?
Actual number of atoms in a molecule.
Chemical equation — importance?
Shows reactants, products, and their ratios.
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1. What is chemistry primarily concerned with?
2. Who proposed the philosophical atomic theory involving 'Paramanu' around 600 BCE?
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