Chapter 1 Matter and Change

• Define chemistry and know its branches

• Understand the scientific method and its importance in problem solving

• Define matter and know the states of matter, their physical properties and their interconversions

• Know the difference between physical and chemical changes and identify them

• Know how to differentiate between a pure substance and a mixture

• Know how to differentiate between a heterogeneous and homogeneous mixture

• Know how to differentiate between a compound and element

• Define energy and know the different forms of energy