1. CHEMISTRY The Central Science!

2. What is Chemistry? Chemistry is the study of MATTER. Chemistry is the study of MATTER. But what is matter…? How is it defined? But what is matter…? How is it defined? MATTER is anything that has MASS and occupies SPACE.

3. What are Chemists? Chemists are scientists who study matter and it changes. Chemists are scientists who study matter and it changes.

4. Why a “ central ” science? The study of matter involves ALL areas of science. Can you name a few? The study of matter involves ALL areas of science. Can you name a few? Organic Chemistry - contain carbon & hydrogen. Organic Chemistry - contain carbon & hydrogen. Inorganic Chemistry – contains everything else! Inorganic Chemistry – contains everything else! Physical Chemistry – study of matter & energy. Physical Chemistry – study of matter & energy. Biochemistry – study of processes in living things. Biochemistry – study of processes in living things. Analytical Chemistry – identification & composition. Analytical Chemistry – identification & composition.

5. Which Category? The natural sciences are grouped into two categories: The natural sciences are grouped into two categories: biological sciences and physical sciences

6. The Periodic Table Contains a listing of the “ building blocks ” of matter…the ELEMENTS. Contains a listing of the “ building blocks ” of matter…the ELEMENTS. http://lenntech.com/Periodic-chart.htm http://lenntech.com/Periodic-chart.htm

7. Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 cover Honors Chemistry

8. Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 1: Reference Section 2: Class Handouts Section 3: Homework Section 4: Quizzes Section 5: Laboratory