physical chemistry

• Chemistry is the science that studies matter and the changes it undergoes
• Science is a systematic framework for gaining and organizing knowledge that consists of making observations, hypotheses, performing experiments, and formulating theories and laws
• Physical Chemistry uses techniques, theories, and principles in Physics to explain certain aspects of Chemistry
• In Physical Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics links microscopic properties of matter to their bulk or macroscopic properties
• In Physical Chemistry, Statistical Thermodynamics involves the calculation of thermodynamic properties from structural and spectroscopic data
• In Physical Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry studies the interaction of matter with electromagnetic radiation and elucidates the chemical structure of matter
• In Physical Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics deals with the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions
• Scientific laws summarize the relationship between variables, are usually written in equations, and do not change or get disproven
• Scientific laws and theories help make predictions on natural phenomena and are well-supported by observations and experiments
• A scientific model seeks to represent empirical objects, phenomena, and physical processes in a logical and objective way
• An example of a scientific model is Bohr’s Model of an atom
• The scientific method involves steps like identifying the problem, researching, hypothesizing, designing experiments, analyzing results & discussing, and drawing conclusions
• In physical chemistry, mathematical concepts like quadratic equations and logarithms are used
• Quadratic equation solution: 𝑥1,2 = −𝑏 ± (𝑏2− 4𝑎𝑐) / 2𝑎, with roots that can be real or imaginary
• Differentials and integrals are used in physical chemistry, with derivatives of functions and integrals representing the area under a curve
• Chemistry is the science that studies matter and the changes it undergoes
• Science is a systematic (logical) framework for gaining and organizing knowledge that consists of making observations, hypotheses, performing experiments, and formulating theories and laws
• Physical Chemistry uses techniques, theories, and principles in Physics to explain certain aspects of Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry employs Mathematics to communicate concepts and studies properties of matter at the macroscopic and microscopic levels
• In the development of scientific ideas, there is a progression from Facts established by experiment or observation, to Hypotheses that are tentative explanations, Theories which are well-supported explanations of observations, and Scientific Laws which summarize the relationship between variables
• A Scientific Model seeks to represent empirical objects, phenomena, and physical processes in a logical and objective way
• A postulate or axiom is a statement suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, arguments, or belief
• Bohr's Model of an atom is an example of a scientific model
• The scientific method involves steps like identifying the problem, researching, hypothesizing, designing experiments, analyzing results & discussing, and drawing conclusions
• Differentials and integrals are used in physical chemistry to analyze functions and their rates of change