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

y Medicine : to fight diseases, prolong life y Fertilisers and pesticides : increase crop yields y Preservatives : storage of food y Building materials : cement, concrete y Consumer products : soap, detergents

Careers ?

Careers ?

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