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What is Chemistry

What is Chemistry. The tiniest way we can describe the world around us!. Chemistry . The study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter under goes. Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space. You do not need to be able to see it for it to qualify as matter

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What is Chemistry

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  1. What is Chemistry The tiniest way we can describe the world around us!

  2. Chemistry • The study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter under goes. • Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space. • You do not need to be able to see it for it to qualify as matter • Includes living and non living things

  3. Pure Chemistry • The pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake. • The chemist doesn’t expect that there will be any immediate practical use for the knowledge

  4. Pure Chemistry

  5. Applied Chemistry • This is the research that is directed toward a practical goal or application. • Most chemists fall under this category. • Why do you think that is?

  6. Applied Chemistry

  7. Why do we study chemistry • There are many reasons to delve into chemistry besides just causing explosions. • Chemistry has led to tons awesome inventions • Examples: Penecilin, Nanotechnology, Farming, Cleaning

  8. Materials • Chemists design materials to fit specific needs • George Mestral story

  9. Materials

  10. Energy • Production • Conservation • Storage

  11. Energy

  12. Medicine and Biotechnology • Medicines • Materials • Biotechnology

  13. Medicine and Biotechnology

  14. Agriculture • Productivity • Crop Protection

  15. Agriculture

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