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Understanding Chemistry and Its Importance

Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes from one substance to another. It overlaps with many other sciences like physics, biology, geology, and astronomy. Learning chemistry teaches you about chemicals and their risks and benefits so you can make informed decisions. It also teaches logical problem solving and communication skills. Chemistry is considered the central science because it relates to so many other fields like paleontology, biology, geology, physics, and more that have chemistry applications in areas like material science, agriculture, cosmetics, animal science, and more. Major subdivisions of chemistry include analytical, physical, organic, inorganic, and biochemistry.

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Understanding Chemistry and Its Importance

Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes from one substance to another. It overlaps with many other sciences like physics, biology, geology, and astronomy. Learning chemistry teaches you about chemicals and their risks and benefits so you can make informed decisions. It also teaches logical problem solving and communication skills. Chemistry is considered the central science because it relates to so many other fields like paleontology, biology, geology, physics, and more that have chemistry applications in areas like material science, agriculture, cosmetics, animal science, and more. Major subdivisions of chemistry include analytical, physical, organic, inorganic, and biochemistry.

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What is Chemistry?

Definition: Chemistry is the study of matter and its changes from one substance to another. Chemistry is central to all sciences and overlaps with physics, biology, geology, and astronomy.

Learning about chemistry teaches you about the benefits and risks associated with chemicals and will help you to be an informed citizen and make intelligent choices concerning the world around you.
Chemistry teaches you to solve problems and communicate with others in an organized and logical manner.

Chemistry is called the central science as the next two slides illustrate.

Paleontology

Biology
Medicine Biochemistry Geochemistry Biophysics

Geology

Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

Physics

Cosmo chemistry

Nuclear Chemistry

Astronomy

Astrophysics

MATERIAL SCIENCE

AGRICULTURE

COSMETICS

ANIMAL SCIENCE ART CHEMISTRY

TOXICOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

FIRE SCIENCE

APPLIED HEALTH TECHNOLOGY

MEDICINE

Major Chemistry subdivisions


Analytical (qualitative and quantitative) Chemistry: Qualitative Analytical Chemistry: What is a sample of matter composed of? Quantitative Analytical Chemistry: How much stuff is in a sample of matter?

Physical Chemistry:
The study of the physics involved with chemical changes. Organic Chemistry:

The study of properties and reactions of compounds that contain Carbon


Inorganic Chemistry: The study of properties and reactions of compounds that are not Carbon based Biochemistry: The study of living systems (Biology + Chemistry)

Major Hints in being a successful Chemistry Student

Study Everyday!! A 5 unit class requires at least 10 hours/week of study time to earn a C
Dont fall behind you will never catch up!!! Always ask for help when you need it dont wait. Working in groups is very helpful IF you have the right group!!!

Read the chapter and/or online lecture notes before class to familiarize yourself with the material.

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