General
Chemistry 1
Unscramble Me!
Direction: Arrange the following jumbled letters to form the
correct words.
1. IRCATGULURSIT AGRICULTURIST
2. MHCTRSEYI AECERHT CHEMISTRY TEACHER
3. ICINDAIET DIETICIAN
4. DOOF THNSOCIGLOET FOOD TECHNOLOGIST
5. LMSTEIAAR NGIREENE MATERIALS ENGINEER
6. IOROSLEMGOETT METEOROLOGIST
7. AHPRISTAMC PHARMACIST
8. DSAGITORILO RADIOLOGIST
The Importance
of chemistry to Daily
Life
Objectives:
During the 60-minute period, with 90% proficiency, the
students are able to:
a. Define chemistry.
b. Describe the role of chemistry to society and
technology
c. Relate the importance of chemistry to daily life.
Activity! Chemistry in the classroom
Direction: On a piece of paper, list down objects inside the
classroom you think are related to chemistry.
Object Relation to Chemistry
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Chemistry
-is the study of matter, its
composition, its structure, its
properties, the processes that matter
undergoes, and the energy
accompany these processes.
-essential to other fields of science:
Physics ,Biology, Earth Science,
Ecology, Environmental
Science
What does a
Chemist do?
Observe and investigate
chemical substances to
create new and safe
compounds essential for
practical applications.
Perform research and
conducting experiments to
test and further improve the
quality and usage of a
specific chemical substance.
Chemistry is divided into 5 areas:
1 2 3
Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry
Study of compounds that Study of carbon-based Study of the chemistry of
do not contain carbon. compounds; few living systems.
exceptions like carbon
monoxide (CO) and carbon
dioxide (CO2).
Chemistry is divided into 5 areas:
4 5
Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry
Study of the quality and Study of mechanism, rates,
quantity of components of and energetics of chemical
substance. reactions.
Importance of
Chemistry to Society
and Technology
Agriculture
Fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides and fungicides
Helps in increasing food production
Extraction of Metals
Used for making various items like- utensils, tools, machines, buildings, factories, etc.
Iron, gold, steel, brass, aluminum, copper and silver
Cosmetics
Powders, creams, moisturizer, deodorants, perfumes, soaps, lipsticks and nail polish.
For grooming ourselves.
Health
Medicine, test kits and equipment
To conduct medical tests to find a reason for our bad health and the
discovery of new medicines.
Fuels
Petrol, diesel, kerosene , liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) & compressed natural gas (CNG)
For cooking food, running vehicles, and transportation of goods, and
human beings.
Textiles
Dyes of different colours and artificial fibres like nylon and rayon
For making clothes of different colors
Electronics
Silicon and nylon
Use for making television, computers, laptop, etc.
Other fields
Plastic, explosive, sports, goods, paints and cement
Defense, sports, construction of building and factories, etc.
GROUP ACTIVITY!
Questions:
1. What is the role of chemistry in society and
technology?
2. How does chemistry contribute to other fields
such as medicine and materials engineering?
3. Why are chemists important?
Quiz Time!
Direction: In your quiz notebook, answer the following
questions.
1. Define what is chemistry. (2 pts.)
2. Give at least 5 importance of chemistry to society
and technology. (5 pts.)
3. Explain the the role of chemistry to society and
technology. (3 pts.)
ASSIGNMENT!
Direction: In the given photo of a teenager playing basketball, draw lines from his body where
you think the five branches of chemistry contribute to making him healthy. Then, write how the
corresponding branch to chemistry contributes to his health. An example on biochemistry is
given below as a guide.
Biochemistry
A biochemist studies
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RESOURCES
Lontoc B. et al (2022) General Chemistry 1, Rex Bookstore, Inc, 84 P. Florentino St., Sta.
Mesa Heights,Quezon City.
https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america/chemistry-in-everyday-products
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https://www.zippia.com/chemist-jobs/what-does-a-chemist-do/?
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