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What is Chemistry?

What is Chemistry?. the study of matter and its changes. Areas of Chemistry. Organic Inorganic Analytical Physical Biochemistry. The study of most carbon -containing compounds. The study of all substances not classified as organic, mainly those compounds that do not contain carbon.

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What is Chemistry?

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  1. What is Chemistry? the study of matter and its changes

  2. Areas of Chemistry • Organic • Inorganic • Analytical • Physical • Biochemistry The study of most carbon-containing compounds The study of all substances not classified as organic, mainly those compounds that do not contain carbon The identification of the components and composition of materials The study of the properties, changes, and relationships between energy and matter The study of substances and processes occurring in living things

  3. Areas of Chemistry physical organic the study of carbon- containing compounds measuring physical properties of substances e.g., the melting point of gold inorganic everything except carbon e.g., compounds containing metals biochemistry the chemistry of living things

  4. Stereotypes of Chemists • Male • Middle-aged • White • Lab coat • Nerd / Geek

  5. Careers in Chemistry • research (new products) • production (quality control) • development (manufacturing) • chemical sales • software engineering • teaching

  6. Careers in Chemistry research (new products) production (quality control) development (scale up manufacturing processes) chemical sales software engineering teaching Pharmacist The skills you will develop by an earnest study of chemistry will help you in any career field.

  7. chemistry: the study of matter and its changes Areas of Chemistry organic: the study of carbon-containing compounds inorganic: studies everything except carbon (e.g., metals) biochemistry: the chemistry of living things physical: measuring physical properties of substances

  8. Biological Compounds Biological Compounds Proteins Lipids Nucleic Acids Carbohydrates a polymer composed of amino acids a fat, an oil, a wax, or a steroid a polymer composed of a sugar, an organic base, and phosphoric acid a simple sugar or a polymer composed of simple sugars Biochemical compounds can be classified as one of the following: protein, carbohydrate, lipid, or nucleic acid. Corwin, Introductory Chemistry, 2005, page 551

  9. Government Regulation of Chemicals …to protect the… environment consumer worker Consumer Product Safety Commission, USDA, BATF, FDA OSHA EPA

  10. A Career in the Field of Chemistry • Research Chemist • Chemist who works in Development

  11. Production Chemists and Technicians • Other Jobs for Chemists • Chemical sales, software engineering, patent law, teaching

  12. The skills you will develop by an earnest study of chemistry will help you in any career field.

  13. The Scope of Chemistry -- petroleum products gasoline, oil, diesel fuel, heating oil, asphalt -- synthetic fibers nylon, polyester, rayon, spandex -- pharmaceuticals medicines, cancer drugs, VIAGRA 1 in 10,000 new products gets FDA approval -- bulk chemical manufacturing #1 chemical = sulfuric acid (H2SO4) All fields of endeavor are affected by chemistry.

  14. The Scope of Chemistry acids, bases, fertilizers fuels, oils, greases, asphalt 1 in 10,000 new products gets FDA approval nylon, polyester, rayon, spandex bulk chemical manufacturing petroleum products pharmaceuticals synthetic fibers

  15. Research Basic Research • Carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge • Driven by curiosity or a desire to know • Roy Plunkett ‘discovers’ Teflon is a nonstick material Applied Research • Carried out to solve a specific problem • Safer refrigerant that does not harm ozone layer Technological Development • Production and use of products that improve our quality of life • Computer chips, biodegradable materials, catalytic converters for automobiles

  16. Forensic Scientist Arson is suspected in the burning of this house. • Use science to solve crimes • Arson investigation • DNA fingerprinting • Luminol test for blood Gasoline, paint, and bottled gas are extremely volatile.

  17. The Scope of Chemistry The chemical industry has a large effect on our lives. • bulk chemical manufacturing • synthetic fibers • petroleum products • pharmaceuticals • ALL fields of endeavor are affected by chemistry.

  18. Starting Yearly Salaries Chemist BS $45,400 MS $53,500 PhD $66,000 Related Occupations: Chemical Engineering, biological scientist, chemical technologist, physicists, medical scientists vs. Communications BS MS PhD Physician Resident $30,753 - $41,895 Earning $120,000 - $240,000 1998 Average Salaries

  19. All fields of endeavor are affected by chemistry.

  20. World of ChemistryThe Annenberg Film Series VIDEO ON DEMAND Episode 1- The World of Chemistry The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented. The world of chemistry is introduced by providing highlights of key sequences and themes from programs in the series. The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented. Running Time: 28:38

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