1. Introduction to Chemistry
The goal of chemistry is to connect the macroscopic world you live in to the microscopic world that makes it all work

2. Natural Sciences Earth Biological Physical Earth Biology
Astronomy- heavens
Geology – rocks, fossils, planet formation
Biology
Botany – plants
Zoology - animals
Physical
Physics – study of energy and how it affects matter
Chemistry – study of matter and how it changes

3. 6 specializations in Chemistry
1) Inorganic –anything BUT carbon
2) Organic – carbon chemists
3) Biochemist –reactions of living things
4) Analytical –
“What is in it and how much?”
5) Physical –
How does energy alter a reaction?
6) Nuclear –
reactions involving the nucleus

4. What do chemists do? 1) Research: discovery of new materials/methods
There are 3 types of chemists:
1) Research: discovery of new materials/methods
Pure – knowledge for the sake of knowing
Applied – solves a specific problem
2) Development: Large scale production
3) Production: products are pure and made efficiently

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6. You use chemicals everyday:
Artificial flavorings & colorings,
plastics
preservatives,
pharmaceuticals,
textiles . . .

7. Theory- an explanation that has been tested by repeated experimentation. (explains why)
Law- states a repeated observation about nature. (explains what)