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“Introduction to Chemistry”
Section 1.1
Chemistry
OBJECTIVES:
–Identify five traditional areas
of study in chemistry.
–Relate pure chemistry to
applied chemistry.
–Identify reasons to study
chemistry.
What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of the composition of
“matter” its composition, properties, and the
changes it undergoes.
Matter - anything with mass and occupies
space
Chemistry has a definite affect on everyday
life - taste of foods, grades of gasoline, etc.
Living and nonliving things are made of
matter.
Chemistry is the
study of the
composition,
structure, and
properties of matter
and the changes it
undergoes – such
as burning fuels.
C2H5OH + 3 O2 2 CO2 + 3 H2O + Energy
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5 Major Areas of Chemistry
1) Analytical Chemistry- concerned with
the composition of substances.
2) Inorganic Chemistry- primarily deals
with substances without carbon
3) Organic Chemistry- essentially all
substances containing carbon
4) Biochemistry- Chemistry of living things
5) Physical Chemistry- describes the
behavior of chemicals (ex. stretching);
involves lots of math!
Boundaries not firm – they overlap and interact
What is Chemistry?
Pure chemistry- gathers knowledge for
the sake of knowledge
Applied Chemistry- is using chemistry
to attain certain goals, in fields like
medicine, agriculture, and
manufacturing – leads to an application
* Nylon
* Aspirin (C9H8O4)
* Use of TECHNOLOGY
Why Study Chemistry?
Everyone and everything around us
involves chemistry – explains our world
What in the world isn’t Chemistry?
Helps you make choices; helps make
you a better informed citizen
A possible career for your future
Used to attain a specific goal
Why Study Chemistry?
With a partner…
–Give examples in your daily
life that involve use of
chemistry, and things that do
not?
Section 1.2
Chemistry Far and Wide
OBJECTIVES:
–Distinguish between
macroscopic and
microscopic views.
Chemistry Far and Wide
Chemists design materials to fit
specific needs
Ex.) velcro, perfume, steel, ceramics,
plastics, rubber, paints, nonstick
cooking utensils, polyester fibers
Two different ways to look at the
world:
1. Macroscopic
2. Microscopic
Chemistry Far and Wide
Energy – we constantly have
greater demands
Q: How can we meet these
demands?
A: Conserve it or use it wisely
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Hypothesis is a
Tells what happened
proposed explanation;
should be based on A well-tested explanation for
previous knowledge; an the observations; cannot be
“educated” guess proven due to new discoveries
Collaboration / Communication
When scientists share ideas by
collaboration and communication,
they increase the likelihood of a
successful outcome
How is communication done?
Is the Internet reliable information?
– http://www.dhmo.org
Section 1.4
Problem Solving in Chemistry
OBJECTIVES:
–Identify two general steps in
problem solving.
–Describe three steps for
solving numeric problems.
–Describe two steps for solving
conceptual problems.
Problem Solving in Chemistry
We are faced with problems each
day, and not just in chemistry
A solution (answer) needs to be found
Trial and Error may work sometimes?