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Chemistry And its Role in Everyday Life and Environment
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Introduction to Chemistry
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ChemistryAnd its Role in Everyday Life and
Environment
What is chemistry?
CHEMISTRY is the study of matter- its composition, structure, properties, transformation from one form to another, and the energy that accompanies its transformation.
Chemistry as the CENTRAL SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
1: Organic Chemistry2: Inorganic Chemistry3: Physical Chemistry4: Biochemistry5: Analytical Chemistry
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
1: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY:It is concerned with the study of most carbon-based compounds.
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
2: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY:It deals with all substances which are not considered to organic, which may contain any of over 100 elements (including carbon).
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
3: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY:It deals with the application of physical laws to chemical change and chemical systems.
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
4: BIOCHEMISTRY:• It concerned with the
chemistry of life processes and living organisms.
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
5: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY:It concerned mainly with the various techniques and laboratory methods to determine the composition of matter.
Other BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
• 1: nanochemistry• 2: combinatorial chemistry• 3: astrochemistry• 4: environmental chemistry• 5: food chemistry• 6: solid state chemistry• 7: material chemistry• 8: forensic chemistry• 9: medical chemistry
IMPORTANCE OF CHEMISTRY
.Take a good look at the thing around you. What do you see? Think about your personal and school things?What have you eaten this breakfast?These and more are products of chemistry.
ROLE OF CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY AND INDUSTRY
A: Industry depends on chemistry.B: Many professions and occupations need
some knowledge of chemistry. C: The application of theories in chemistry
produces new and better materials. D: Everyday experiences at homes and the
community are all explained by chemistry.
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
Careers in IndustryMany industries are chemical-based like food, petroleum, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, mining, etc.
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
Career in CommerceA chemistry degree is a good training to acquire skills in mathematics, problem solving, communication, research, self-manage, etc.
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
Careers in Journalism:Science journalist narrow the gap between science, technology, and the public.
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
Careers in Law/Forensics:Chemists have an important role in solving crimes that involve forgery, death, arson, paternity, etc.
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
Career in Entrepreneurship:Chemists which technical know-how on preparation, development, and quality assessment of products may be able to establish small and medium industries.
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
Careers in Health/Science Related Professions:Because of their intensive chemical/scientific backgrounds and skills, chemist can easily take on rigorous training to enter health/science –related professions like nursing, dentistry, psychology, and nutrition.
CAREERS in CHEMISTRY
Careers in Teaching:Chemistry who have effective instructional skills are valuable in educating students about the world of chemistry and its roles in improving life and environment.
