Welcome to Ms.G’s class!
Getting to know you….please answer the questions below Name What are you expecting from this class?
What do YOU understand by the term Chemistry?
Chemistry The study of composition of matter and changes that matter undergoes Matter – Anything that has a mass and occupies space Chemistry can explain most of the natural events – Fall colors Why some food tastes bitter and some are sweet Why there are different shampoos for dry and oily hair
Fall colors …….
Areas of Chemistry Organic – Study of chemicals involving carbons Inorganic – Study of chemicals that do not contain Carbon Analytical chemistry – Study of composition of matter Bio chemistry – Study of processes that takes place in organisms Physical chemistry – area deals with the study of change of matter
Research… Pure chemistry – research that scientists use to find answer to a specific question Applied chemistry – Application of chemical principles to find new materials Nylon Aspirin to prevent blood clot
Chemistry in daily activities Discussion Chemistry in daily activities