Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
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Introduction
Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, properties and
changes of matter.
Everything around us is made up of matter.
Examples:
Water
Air
Food
Metals
Wood
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1. Matter and Its Classification
Matter
Anything that has:
Mass
Occupies space
is called matter.
Examples:
Chair
Oxygen
Water
Physical Classification of Matter
(a) Solids