What is Chemistry? the study of matter and its changes.

What is Chemistry?

the study of matter

and its changes

Areas of Chemistry

• Organic

• Inorganic

• Analytical

• Physical

• Biochemistry

The study of most carbon-containing compounds

The study of all substances not classified as organic, mainly those compounds that do not contain carbon

The identification of the components and composition of materials

The study of the properties, changes, and relationshipsbetween energy and matter

The study of substances and processes occurring inliving things

Areas of Chemistryorganic physical

inorganic

biochemistry

everything except

carbon

e.g., compounds

containing metals

the study of carbon-

containing

compounds

measuring physicalproperties ofsubstances

e.g., the meltingpoint of gold

the chemistry ofliving things

Stereotypes of Chemists

• Male

• Middle-aged• White• Lab coat• Nerd / Geek

Careers in Chemistry

• research (new products)

• production (quality control)

• development (manufacturing)

• chemical sales

• software engineering

• teaching

Careers in Chemistry

research (new products)

production (quality control)

development (scale up manufacturing processes)

chemical sales

software engineering

teaching

The skills you will develop by an earnest study of chemistry will help you in any career field.

Pharmacist

Areas of Chemistry

organic: the study of carbon-containing compounds

inorganic: studies everything except carbon (e.g., metals)

biochemistry: the chemistry of living things

physical: measuring physical properties of substances

chemistry: the study of matter and its changes

Biological Compounds

BiologicalCompoundsBiological

Compounds

ProteinsProteins CarbohydratesCarbohydrates LipidsLipids Nucleic AcidsNucleic Acids

a polymercomposed ofamino acids

a polymercomposed ofamino acids

a simple sugar ora polymer composed

of simple sugars

a simple sugar ora polymer composed

of simple sugars

a fat, an oil,a wax, or a

steroid

a fat, an oil,a wax, or a

steroid

a polymer composed ofa sugar, an organic base,

and phosphoric acid

a polymer composed ofa sugar, an organic base,

and phosphoric acid

Corwin, Introductory Chemistry, 2005, page 551

Biochemical compounds can be classified as one of the following: protein, carbohydrate, lipid, or nucleic acid.

EPA

environment consumer worker

OSHAConsumer ProductSafety Commission,USDA, BATF, FDA

Government Regulation of Chemicals

…to protect the…

A Career in the Field of Chemistry

• Research Chemist

• Chemist who works in Development

Production Chemists and Technicians

• Other Jobs for Chemists– Chemical sales, software engineering, patent

law, teaching

The skills you will develop by an earnest

study of chemistry will help you in any

career field.

The Scope of Chemistry

All fields of endeavor are affected by chemistry.

-- petroleum productspetroleum products

-- synthetic fiberssynthetic fibers

-- pharmaceuticalspharmaceuticals

-- bulk chemical manufacturingbulk chemical manufacturing#1 chemical = sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

gasoline, oil, diesel fuel, heating oil, asphalt

nylon, polyester, rayon, spandex

medicines, cancer drugs, VIAGRA1 in 10,000 new products gets FDA approval

The Scope of Chemistry

bulk chemical manufacturing

petroleum products

pharmaceuticals

synthetic fibers

acids, bases, fertilizers

fuels, oils, greases, asphalt

1 in 10,000 new products gets FDA approval

nylon, polyester, rayon, spandex

Research

Basic Research– Carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge– Driven by curiosity or a desire to know– Roy Plunkett ‘discovers’ Teflon is a nonstick material

Applied Research– Carried out to solve a specific problem– Safer refrigerant that does not harm ozone layer

Technological Development– Production and use of products that improve our quality of life– Computer chips, biodegradable materials, catalytic converters for

automobiles

Forensic Scientist

Arson is suspected in the burning of this house.

Gasoline, paint, and bottled gas are extremely volatile.

• Use science to solve crimes• Arson investigation• DNA fingerprinting• Luminol test for blood

The Scope of Chemistry

The chemical industry has a large effect on our lives.

• bulk chemical manufacturing• synthetic fibers• petroleum products• pharmaceuticals• ALL fields of endeavor are affected by

chemistry.

Starting Yearly Salaries

Chemist BS $45,400 MS $53,500 PhD $66,000

Related Occupations: Chemical Engineering, biological scientist, chemical technologist, physicists, medical scientists

vs. Communications BS MS PhD

Physician

Resident $30,753 - $41,895 Earning $120,000 - $240,000

1998 Average Salaries

All fields of endeavor

are affected by chemistry.

World of ChemistryThe Annenberg Film Series

Episode 1 - The World of Chemistry

VIDEO ON DEMAND

The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented.

The world of chemistry is introduced by providing highlights of key sequences and themes from programs in the series. The relationships of chemistry to the other sciences and to everyday life are presented. 

Running Time: 28:38