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Beginning Chemistry

Beginning Chemistry. Introduction. This is an introductory lesson for first time Chemistry students. I am Celia Frederick, your course instructor. Topic of Discussion. Today’s focus is on defining ‘Chemistry’ and showing it’s relevance in every-day life. What is Chemistry?.

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Beginning Chemistry

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  1. Beginning Chemistry

  2. Introduction • This is an introductory lesson for first time Chemistry students. • I am Celia Frederick, your course instructor.

  3. Topic of Discussion • Today’s focus is on defining ‘Chemistry’ and showing it’s relevance in every-day life.

  4. What is Chemistry? • Chemistry is the study of the nature and properties of all forms of matter (the substances which make up our environment) and the changes they undergo as conditions (temperature, pressure, etc.) change. It includes man’s attempts to transform the natural world in order to benefit from nature’s complexities and hidden resources.

  5. Application of Chemistry Chemistry is used in many industries. For example: • Food and Beverages • Medicine (diagnosis and treatment) • Cosmetics and Beauty Supplies • Agriculture (fertilizers and pesticides, etc.) • Archeology (carbon dating) • Textiles/Fabrics

  6. Learning Chemistry In addition to being guided by a knowledgeable Instructor/Tutor, the following tools can assist in your understanding of Chemistry: • Good text • CBT (simulation software) • Internet

  7. Course Outline • The Three States of Matter • Elements, Mixtures and compounds • Pure and Impure Substances • Separating Mixtures • Atomic Structure • Chemical Bonding • Introducing The Periodic Table • The Mole Concept • Acids Bases and Salts • Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations (Acid/Base reactions) • Characteristics of Metals

  8. Some Useful Websites • http://www.starlearners.org/ChemNewsletter.pdf • http://yenka.com/en/Yenka_Chemistry/ • http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/cool/chemistry.html

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