Beginning Chemistry

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Beginning Chemistry

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Introduction

• This is an introductory lesson for first time
  Chemistry students.
• I am Celia Frederick, your course instructor.

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Topic of Discussion

• Todays focus is on defining Chemistry and
  showing its relevance in every-day life.

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What is Chemistry?

• Chemistry is the study of the nature and
  properties of all forms of matter (the substances
  which make up our environment) and the changes
  they undergo as conditions (temperature,
  pressure, etc.) change. It includes mans
  attempts to transform the natural world in order
  to benefit from natures complexities and hidden
  resources.

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Application of Chemistry

• Chemistry is used in many industries. For
  example
• Food and Beverages
• Medicine (diagnosis and treatment)
• Cosmetics and Beauty Supplies
• Agriculture (fertilizers and pesticides, etc.)
• Archeology (carbon dating)
• Textiles/Fabrics

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Learning Chemistry

• In addition to being guided by a knowledgeable
  Instructor/Tutor, the following tools can assist
  in your understanding of Chemistry
• Good text
• CBT (simulation software)
• Internet

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Course Outline

• The Three States of Matter
• Elements, Mixtures and compounds
• Pure and Impure Substances
• Separating Mixtures
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Bonding
• Introducing The Periodic Table
• The Mole Concept
• Acids Bases and Salts
• Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
  (Acid/Base reactions)
• Characteristics of Metals

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Some Useful Websites

• http//www.starlearners.org/ChemNewsletter.pdf
• http//yenka.com/en/Yenka_Chemistry/
• http//www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/cool/
  chemistry.html