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Introduction to Chemistry 100

Introduction to Chemistry 100. D. G. Marangoni. Course Information. Chemistry 100 NH 150 - F Block. Labs PSC 2045 Tuesday AM; Wednesday PM. Tutorial Sessions alternate weeks. Where am I? PSC 3008 Office Hours – will be posted. Can ask for help anytime. Relevant Web Pages.

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Introduction to Chemistry 100

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  1. Introduction to Chemistry 100 D. G. Marangoni

  2. Course Information • Chemistry 100 • NH 150 - F Block. • Labs PSC 2045 • Tuesday AM; Wednesday PM. • Tutorial Sessions alternate weeks. • Where am I? • PSC 3008 • Office Hours – will be posted. Can ask for help anytime.

  3. Relevant Web Pages • Other Chemistry 100 Web links. • http://www.stfx.ca/people/dklapste/chem120/ • http://www.stfx.ca/people/maquino/ • http://www.stfx.ca/people/bjmaclea/

  4. Why Study Chemistry? Aims of Chemistry 100! • Introduce the basics of chemical knowledge • Improve your problem solving skills. • Want you to gain an appreciation and understanding of stories of chemical and/or biochemical relevance to everyday life! • Greenhouse effect • O3 (ozone) depletion • Nuclear power • Modern medicines

  5. The ‘Central’ Science • Applications of Chemistry in • Pharmacy  Adding functional groups to molecules to improve activity of drugs; • Drug molecules of lower toxicity, designing new drugs from scratch, requires chemistry. • Polymer Science  The new “plastics”, polymers, composite materials, thermoplastics, etc.

  6. The Central Science (cont’d) • Criminology • DNA analysis. • Breathalyzers. • The Auto Industry • Extensive research on batteries for electric cars. • Fuel cell vehicles (Honda FCX/Ford Focus). • Newer stronger lightweight plastics and materials.

  7. More from the Auto Industry • Freon replacements for air-conditioning systems (R-134 A and now R-22A) • Alternative Fuel Vehicles (Flexi-Fuel Cars) • H2 powered. • Bio-Diesel • E-85 powered (ethanol/gasoline combination). • Hybrid fuel cars (Honda Civic, Toyota Prius, Ford Focus)

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