What is ChemistryThe tiniest way we can describe the world

around us!

Chemistry The study of the composition of matter and

the changes that matter under goes.

Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space.

You do not need to be able to see it for it to qualify as matter

Includes living and non living things

The pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake.

The chemist doesn’t expect that there will be any immediate practical use for the knowledge

Pure Chemistry

Pure Chemistry

Applied ChemistryThis is the research that is directed toward a

practical goal or application.

Most chemists fall under this category.

Why do you think that is?

Applied Chemistry

Why do we study chemistryThere are many reasons to delve into

chemistry besides just causing explosions.

Chemistry has led to tons awesome inventions

Examples: Penecilin, Nanotechnology, Farming, Cleaning

MaterialsChemists design materials to fit specific

needs

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Materials

EnergyProduction

Conservation

Storage

Energy

Medicine and BiotechnologyMedicines

Materials

Biotechnology

Medicine and Biotechnology

AgricultureProductivity

Crop Protection

Agriculture