CHE 106 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Boiling Point, Joseph Proust, Conversion Of Units
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Chemistry: the study of the properties and behaviors of matter. Chemistry is the science that seeks to understand the properties and behaviors of matter b studying the properties and behavior of atoms and molecules. Distinct volume independent of its container assumes the shape of the portion of the container that it occupies not compressible to any appreciable extent the molecules are packed over one another. Solid e these r by he size or. Solid has bot a definite shape and a definite volume not compressible at all molecules are packed tightly in a specific arrangement; slight wiggle room in their fix position. Changes in temp or pressure can lead to conversion from one state to another. Pure substances matter that has distinct properties and a composition that does not vary from sample sample. Ex: water; table salt either elements or compounds. Elements: substances that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances; only one atom.
