Study Guide for Chemistry Chapter 1

Define the following terms:

Chemistry Metric system percent error

Scientific method SI units density

Hypothesis base unit dimensional analysis

Experiment mass

Observation derived unit

Natural Law volume

Theory metric prefix

Variable precision

Experimental control accuracy

Short answer questions: (answer these questions)

1) Density:Problem 53 and 54 on page 53 (2 questions on test)

2) Percent error: 1 problem on test

3) Explain the difference between accuracy and precision

4) Unit conversions: practice problems:55 and 56 on page 53

5) Factor label method: Dimensional analysis 2 probs…

6) Lab safety:scavenger hunt: page 16 (few questions)

MULTIPLE choice 20 questions

True or False 10 questions

Bonus section:10 points on material from chapter 2