Chemistry 1.1

Introductions

Lesson 1.1

Why Are We Studying Chemistry?

Chemistry is the basis for many other sciences

Used in:

Medicine

Energy

Technology

Biological Processes

What is Chemistry?

The study of the properties and behavior of matter, and how it interacts and
changes

Matter: Anything that has mass and takes up space. Made of elements.

Property: Any recognizable characteristic of matter.

Elements: The basic substances that make up everything. (118 currently known)

Atoms: The building blocks of matter.

Molecules: Two or more atoms together.

Open Ended

Which field would be most interesting to you for further study