CHEMISTRY

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CHEMISTRY

• The Central Science!

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What is Chemistry?

• Chemistry is the study of MATTER.
• But what is matter? How is it defined?
• MATTER is anything that has MASS and occupies
  SPACE.

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What are Chemists?

• Chemists are scientists who study matter and it
  changes.

Physical Changes
Chemical Changes
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Why a central science?

• The study of matter involves ALL areas of
  science. Can you name a few?
• Organic Chemistry - contain carbon hydrogen.
• Inorganic Chemistry contains everything else!
• Physical Chemistry study of matter energy.
• Biochemistry study of processes in living
  things.
• Analytical Chemistry identification
  composition.

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Which Category?

• The natural sciences are grouped into two
  categories
• biological sciences
• and
• physical sciences

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The Periodic Table

• Contains a listing of the building blocks of
  matterthe ELEMENTS.
• http//lenntech.com/Periodic-chart.htm

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Honors Chemistry
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Section 1 Reference Section 2 Class
Handouts Section 3 Homework Section 4
Quizzes Section 5 Laboratory