Conceptual Integrated Science
Conceptual Integrated Science
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 11, Problem 1RCC
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The reason why chemistry is often called the central science.

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Answer to Problem 1RCC

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Chemistry is often called the central science because it touches all the other sciences.

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Chemistry plays a vital role in connecting the physical sciences, which embody chemistry with the life sciences and applied sciences such as medication and engineering. It springs from the principle of physics and serves as the foundation for the most complex science of all; that is, biology. So, chemistry is often called the central science because it touches all the other sciences.

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