INTRODUCTION TO

CHEMISTRY
What is Chemistry ?
The study of the composition and
structure of matter and the changes it
undergoes.
Chemistry

Inorganic Organic
Chemicals used in daily life
 Medicine : to fight diseases, prolong life
 Fertilisers and pesticides : increase crop yields
 Preservatives : storage of food
 Building materials : cement, concrete
 Consumer products : soap, detergents
 Careers ?
Genetic Ecology
(geneticist) (environmental scientist)

Chemistry

Biochemical Chemical industry

(biochemist) (chemical engineer)
 Careers ?
Pharmacy Food science
(pharmacist) (nutritionist)

Chemistry

Geology Medicine
(geologist) (doctor)
Scientific Method
Making observation

Making inference

Identifying problem

Making hypothesis

Identifying variables

Controlling variables
Planning an experiment

Collecting data

Interpreting data

Making conclusion

Write report