Introduction to Chemistry 100

D. G. Marangoni

Course Information

Chemistry 100 NH 150 - F Block. Labs PSC 2045

Tuesday AM; Wednesday PM. Tutorial Sessions alternate weeks.

Where am I? PSC 3008 Office Hours – will be posted. Can ask for

help anytime.

Relevant Web Pages

Other Chemistry 100 Web links. http://www.stfx.ca/people/dklapste/ch

em120/

http://www.stfx.ca/people/maquino/ http://www.stfx.ca/people/bjmaclea/

Why Study Chemistry? Aims of Chemistry 100!

Introduce the basics of chemical knowledge Improve your problem solving skills. Want you to gain an appreciation and

understanding of stories of chemical and/or biochemical relevance to everyday life! Greenhouse effect O3 (ozone) depletion Nuclear power Modern medicines

The ‘Central’ Science

Applications of Chemistry in Pharmacy Adding functional

groups to molecules to improve activity of drugs;

Drug molecules of lower toxicity, designing new drugs from scratch, requires chemistry.

Polymer Science The new “plastics”, polymers, composite materials, thermoplastics, etc.

The Central Science (cont’d)

Criminology DNA analysis. Breathalyzers.

The Auto Industry Extensive research on batteries for electric

cars. Fuel cell vehicles (Honda FCX/Ford Focus). Newer stronger lightweight plastics and

materials.

More from the Auto Industry Freon replacements for air-conditioning

systems (R-134 A and now R-22A) Alternative Fuel Vehicles (Flexi-Fuel

Cars) H2 powered. Bio-Diesel E-85 powered (ethanol/gasoline

combination). Hybrid fuel cars (Honda Civic, Toyota Prius,

Ford Focus)