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Chapter 1
Chemistry: An Introduction I. Matching Match the description in Column B with the correct term in Column A. Write the letter in the blank provided. Each term matches with only one description, so be sure to choose the best description for each term. Column A
Column B
_____ 1. chemistry
A. process used to make and explain discoveries and to solve problems
_____ 2. scientific method
B. involves a number and a unit
_____ 3. observation
C. a known limitation to a possible solution
_____ 4. hypothesis
D. summary of observations
_____ 5. engineering
E. science that deals with the matter of the universe and the changes they undergo
_____ 6. theory
F. explanation that has stood up to much testing and investigation
_____ 7. natural law
G. noting a measurement or quality of some substance or process
_____ 8. measurement
H. the application of scientific practices to solve real-world problems
_____ 9. criteria
I. possible explanation for a problem or question
_____ 10. constraint
J. the requirements that a solution must satisfy
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