1. Ch.1-1
What is…
Chemistry

2. Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space

3. Brief history:
Alchemists developed tools & techniques for working with chemicals
Antoine Lavoisier (1743 – 1794) shifted chemistry from a science of observation to one of measurement

4. WB CHECK:
How do you know if something is “matter”?
Lavoisier was
a) the first alchemist
b) a Swiss scientist that invented chemistry
c) known for using careful measurements with his experiments
d) a chemist that lived a long and happy life after the French Revolution

5. In class assignment, with a partner, 10 minutes:
1. Identify 5 areas of study in chemistry AND briefly explain, in your own words, the function of each
2. Define basic & applied chemistry AND describe how they differ
3. Explain why we study chemistry

6. Homework: Metric Conversions Worksheet (Appendix R-58 has useful information)