2. WHAT IS CHEMISTRY?
CHEMISTRY is the study of matter- its
composition, structure, properties, transformation
from one form to another, and the energy that
accompanies its transformation.
5. OTHER BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
nanochemistry
combinatorial chemistry
astrochemistry
environmental chemistry
food chemistry
solid state chemistry
material chemistry
forensic chemistry
medical chemistry
6. BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: It deals with the
application of physical laws to chemical change and
chemical systems
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: It is concerned with the
study of most carbonbased compounds
7. CONT…
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: It deals with all
substances which are not considered to organic,
which may contain any of over 100 elements
(including carbon)
BIOCHEMISTRY: It concerned with the
chemistry of life processes and living organisms
8. CONTS..
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: It concerned
mainly with the various techniques and
laboratory methods to determine the
composition of matter.
9. IMPORTANCE OF CHEMISTRY
Take a good look at the thing around you.
What do you see?
Think about your personal and school
things?
What have you eaten this breakfast?
These and more are products of chemistry.
10. ROLE OF CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY AND
INDUSTRY
Industry depends on chemistry.
Many professions and occupations need
some knowledge of chemistry.
The application of theories in chemistry
produces new and better materials.
Everyday experiences at homes and the
community are all explained by chemistry.