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Slide 1 of 27 Chemistry 1.1
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Slide 2 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall > Chemistry What Is Chemistry? Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. 1.1
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Slide 3 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > What Is Chemistry? Because living and nonliving things are made of matter, chemistry affects all aspects of life and most natural events. 1.1
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Slide 4 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Areas of Study Five traditional areas of study are organic chemistry inorganic chemistry biochemistry analytical chemistry physical chemistry 1.1
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Slide 5 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Organic chemistry is defined as the study of all chemicals containing carbon. Areas of Study 1.1
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Slide 6 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Inorganic chemistry is the study of chemicals that, in general, do not contain carbon. Areas of Study 1.1
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Slide 7 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > The study of processes that take place in organisms is biochemistry. Areas of Study 1.1
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Slide 8 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Analytical chemistry is the area of study that focuses on the composition of matter. Areas of Study 1.1
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Slide 9 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Physical chemistry is the area that deals with the mechanism, the rate, and the energy transfer that occurs when matter undergoes a change. Areas of Study 1.1
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Slide 10 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Pure and Applied Chemistry Pure chemistry is the pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake. Applied chemistry is research that is directed toward a practical goal or application. 1.1
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Slide 11 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Pure and Applied Chemistry Pure research can lead directly to an application, but an application can exist before research is done to explain how it works. 1.1
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Slide 12 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Pure and Applied Chemistry Technology Technology is the means by which a society provides its members with those things needed and desired. Technology allows humans to do some things more quickly or with less effort. There are debates about the risks and benefits of technology. 1.1
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Slide 13 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Chemistry > Why Study Chemistry? Chemistry can be useful in explaining the natural world, preparing people for career opportunities, and producing informed citizens. 1.1
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Slide 14 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall > Chemistry Why Study Chemistry? Explaining the Natural World Chemistry can help you satisfy your natural desire to understand how things work. 1.1
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Slide 15 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall > Chemistry Why Study Chemistry? Preparing For a Career Many careers require knowledge of chemistry. A photographer uses chemical processes to control the development of photographs in a darkroom. 1.1
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Slide 16 of 27 © Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall > Chemistry Why Study Chemistry? Being an Informed Citizen Knowledge of chemistry and other sciences can help you evaluate the data presented, arrive at an informed opinion, and take appropriate action. 1.1
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© Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Slide 17 of 27 Section Quiz -or- Continue to: Launch: Assess students’ understanding of the concepts in Section 1.1 Section Quiz 1.1.
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© Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Slide 18 of 27 1. Which of these traditional areas of study mostly involve compounds containing carbon? (1) organic chemistry (2) inorganic chemistry (3) biochemistry a.(1) and (2) b.(1) and (3) c.(2) and (3) d.(1), (2), and (3) 1.1 Section Quiz
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© Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Slide 19 of 27 2. Which phrase best describes applied chemistry? a.the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake b.research that answers a general question c.addresses fundamental aspects of a question d.research directed toward a practical goal 1.1 Section Quiz
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© Copyright Pearson Prentice Hall Slide 20 of 27 3. Informed citizens are most likely to a.provide funds for scientific research. b.determine which areas of research are valid. c.decide who is qualified to do research. d.influence the development of technology. 1.1 Section Quiz
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