... compounds, chemists use a system called nomenclature to assist in forming precise, informative names that can be universally analyzed. The current system invented by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, (or IUPAC) uses a complex but easily learnable filter of Greek prefixes and suffixes to describe compounds. When you begin with a compound, you must first determine whether or not it is ... ...
... choice is motivated by the important scientific position that the field has achieved and the consequences in terms of practical applications and of interdisciplinary development between chemistry and physics. Conductive polymers - a surprising discovery We are used to polymers - that is, plastics - being somehow the opposite of metals. They ... technology development. Conductive polymers may become crucial for the building of such a molecular electronics world. Bengt Nordén Chairman of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry, Professor of Physical Chemistry, Chalmers University of Technology,...
... In fact, many scientists are involved with research directly; running experiments and making observations. Although individually these scientists are engaged in many separate fields of science (e.g., Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics), collectively they're doing just two types or broad categories of research - basic and applied. Basic research expands the knowledge base in a field of science. It ... usually better than a small sample. Learning Object Info: Lesson Highlight: Topic 1 - The Scientific Method Type: HTML Submitted By: Randall Warwick Lesson Highlight: Topic ...
