1. Introduction to Chemistry

2. Objectives Why is the scope of chemistry so vast?
What are five traditional areas of study in chemistry?
How are pure and applied chemistry related?
What are three general reasons to study chemistry?

3. Important Vocabulary Matter Chemistry Organic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Biochemistry
Analytical chemistry
Physical chemistry
Pure chemistry
Applied chemistry
Technology

4. Matter Is anything that has mass and occupies space
It doesn’t have to be visible
For example: humans, air, water, your desk & plants
What isn’t matter?
Light, heat, sound, electricity & gravity

5. What is Chemistry?
Is the study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes.
It affects all aspects of life and non-living objects too
Chemistry explains things that we observe in the world around us
For example: the changing of the leaves in fall

6. Areas of Chemistry
There are 5 traditional area within the realm of chemistry
Organic chemistry is the study of all carbon compound
Inorganic chemistry is the study of all non-carbon compounds
Biochemistry is the study of processes that take place inside of living organisms
Analytical chemistry is the study of the composition of matter
Physical chemistry is the study of the mechanism, the rate and the energy transfer in matter changes

7. Pure & Applied Chemistry
Pure chemistry is when scientists focus on researching the fundamental aspects of chemistry
In other words, it is the pursuit of chemical knowledge
Applied chemistry is when scientists focus on researching towards a practical goal or application
In other words, they seek to answer a specific question or a solve a meaningful problem
Often the two are linked when pure research leads directly to an application
For example: Nylon & Aspirin

8. Technology Is a system of applied science
It is also the means by which a society provides its members with those things needed and desired
It allows us to do things more efficiently and effectively

9. Why Study Chemistry? It explains the natural world
Food preparation
Fall colors
It can help prepare you for a career
Firefighters
Turf managers
Photographers
It helps you to be an informed citizen
Voting for candidates that support scientific research
Voting for scientific initiatives that advance our lives

10. Assignment
Concept Review Questions
Due Wednesday