Why Study Chemistry?

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Why Study Chemistry?

• To be better informed
• To be a knowledgeable consumer
• To make better decisions for yourself and society
• To learn problem-solving skills
• To enhance analytical thinking

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Chemistry as a Central Science

• Chemistry is the driving force behind many
  liberal arts
• Composition of paints? Colors?
• Economies of industrial nations
• 1 commercial chemical is sulfuric acid
• All industry involves chemical processes
• Agriculture depends on chemicals as fertilizers,
  pesticides
• Preservation of Natural Resources

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Chemistry as a Central Science
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What valuable skills can you develop by studying
chemistry?
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Practical skills
Communication skills
Numeracy
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Problem solving
ICT skills
Team-working skills
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Some careers using chemistry
atmospheric chemist
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research and development chemist
chemical engineer
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environmental chemist
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pharmaceutical chemist
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forensic chemist
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instrumentation technician
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health and safety adviser
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materials scientist
marine chemist
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nuclear scientist
medical laboratory scientist
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biochemist
biotechnologist
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food scientist
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molecular biologist
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toxicologist
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How else could you use your skills?
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Using your skills outside the laboratory
accountant
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civil servant
science teacher
doctor
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computer programmer
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university lecturer
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dentist
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lawyer
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manager
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marketing and sales manager
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journalist
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photographer
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technical sales executive
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computer systems analyst
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What does A Level Chemistry consist of?

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Laboratory Skills

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