Chapter 1.1, Problem 5RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The three activities of a chemist need to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Chemistry is the branch of science that explains the properties, composition, and structure of substances, the different types of changes, and the types of energy that is released or absorbed during physical or chemical processes.

Answer to Problem 5RQ

Three main activities of a chemist do in the lab-

Experiment

Observation

Analysis

Explanation of Solution

Chemistry is a fundamental and practical subject for the investigation of molecules. The molecules are known as building blocks of all matter. The research explains the properties of molecules and their interaction, and composition with different structure and properties of substances.

The properties of chemical substances are important for measures the effects of chemical compounds in different situations.

Conclusion

The properties of chemical substances can be concluded after performing different experiments. The experiment and its observations are very important activities of a chemist.