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Contemporary's GED Science
Robert Mitchell
Chemistry

Chapter Overview

Chemistry is the study of the smallest building blocks of nature—the atoms, molecules, and chemicals that form all nonliving and living things. Chemists study the phases and behavior of matter. Their goals are to better understand our world and to help produce consumer products that make life better for people everywhere.

In this chapter you will study chemistry as you read about the following topics:

  • the structure of matter
  • the chemistry of life
  • behavior of matter
  • chemical reactions








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