1. Introduction to Chemistry

2. Introduction to Chemistry
Objectives
Define chemistry
List examples of the branches of chemistry
Compare and contrast basic research, applied research, and technological development

3. Introduction to Chemistry
The study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter, the processes that matter undergoes, and the energy changes that accompany these processes.

4. Introduction to Chemistry

5. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
The study of most
carbon- containing
compounds

6. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
The study of non-organic substances, many of which have organic fragments bonded to metals (organometallics)

7. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Physical chemistry
The study of the properties and
changes of matter and their relation to energy
Ideal Gas Law

8. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Analytical chemistry
The identification of the components and composition of materials

9. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Biochemistry
The study of substances and processes occurring in living things

10. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry
The use of mathematics and computers to understand the
principles behind
observed chemical
behavior and to
design and predict
the properties of
new compounds

11. Introduction to Chemistry
Chemical
Any substance that has a definite composition
C6H12O6 (6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol )
H2O (hydroxylic acid)
CO2 (carbon dioxide)

12. Introduction to Chemistry
Chemical

13. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Basic Research
Carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge
How and why a specific reaction occurs
What the properties of a substance are
Example: the discovery of Teflon™

14. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Applied Research
Generally carried out to solve a problem
Development of new refrigerants
HFC-152a
HFO-1234yf
(to replace HFC-134a)

15. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry
Technological Development
Computers
Catalytic converters in cars
Biodegradable materials

16. Introduction to Chemistry
Branches of Chemistry

17. Introduction to Chemistry
Top Eight Chemicals Manufactured in the U.S.