Lesson 1: Chemistry as a Central Science, Branches of Chemistry

Learning Targets
Self-Assessment:
Checking What I Know

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a branch of chemistry?

• Organic Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

• Botany

• Analytical Chemistry

Multiple Choice

Which field applies food science to ensure safe preservation and packaging of food products?

• Food Technology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

Multiple Choice

What field focuses on creating new therapeutic chemicals and turning them into medicines?

• Environmental Chemistry

• Medicinal Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Industrial Chemistry

Multiple Choice

Which branch is most involved in the manufacture of bricks, glass, and tiles?

• Medicinal Chemistry

• Polymer Chemistry

• Ceramics

• Industrial Chemistry

Multiple Choice

Polymers and Plastics chemistry focuses on:

• The mining of metal ores

• The chemical properties of large molecules

• Quality control of food

• Environmental pollution

Multiple Choice

The development of soaps, paints, and textiles is primarily under:

• Industrial Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Materials Engineering

Poll

I can define chemistry

• CLEAR (I understand and can do this by myself.)

• CLOUDY (I understand and can do this but in some parts will need to clarify a few things.)

• STORMY (I do not understand at all nor am I able to do any of the required task. I am very confused.)

Poll

I can describe how chemistry is applied in ways that affect our lives

• CLEAR (I understand and can do this by myself.)

• CLOUDY (I understand and can do this but in some parts will need to clarify a few things.)

• STORMY (I do not understand at all nor am I able to do any of the required task. I am very confused.)

Poll

I can explain how chemistry is related to other fields of science

• CLEAR (I understand and can do this by myself.)

• CLOUDY (I understand and can do this but in some parts will need to clarify a few things.)

• STORMY (I do not understand at all nor am I able to do any of the required task. I am very confused.)

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are areas studied in chemistry?

• Composition of matter

• Properties of matter

• Structure of matter

• History of matter

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an area where chemistry plays a significant role in everyday life, as shown in the images?

• Agriculture

• Food Technology

• Astrology

• Ceramics

Open Ended

Explain how chemistry contributes to both agriculture and ceramics, based on the information provided in the images.

Multiple Choice

Chemistry is considered the central science because it connects which of the following fields?

• Biology, Earth Science, Physical Science

• Mathematics, Physics, Literature

• Economics, History, Geography

• Art, Music, Dance

Open Ended

What makes chemistry the 'central science'?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are applications of Analytical Chemistry?

• Quality control

• Food nutrients

• Pharmaceuticals

• Construction materials

Multiple Choice

What types of atoms are commonly found in the chemical substances studied by organic chemistry?

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Sulfur

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which branch of chemistry is concerned with chemical substances that do not contain carbon-carbon bonds?

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Polymer Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

Multiple Choice

Which of the following branches of chemistry is primarily concerned with the chemical processes of living organisms?

• Biochemistry

• Industrial Chemistry

• Environmental Chemistry

• Polymer Chemistry

Open Ended

What are some products that result from industrial chemistry, and why are they important in everyday life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are example fields for Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry?

• Soaps, paints, textiles; Pollution

• Pharmaceuticals, plastics, gasoline; Nutrition

• Heat of reaction, refineries; Semiconductors

• Quality control, food nutrients; Reaction mechanisms

Multiple Choice

Match the following branches of chemistry with their area of emphasis: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry.

• Organic Chemistry - most-carbon containing substances; Inorganic Chemistry - matter that doesn’t contain carbon; Analytical Chemistry - components and composition of substances; Biochemistry - matter and processes of living organisms

• Organic Chemistry - matter and processes of living organisms; Inorganic Chemistry - most-carbon containing substances; Analytical Chemistry - matter that doesn’t contain carbon; Biochemistry - components and composition of substances

• Organic Chemistry - components and composition of substances; Inorganic Chemistry - matter and processes of living organisms; Analytical Chemistry - most-carbon containing substances; Biochemistry - matter that doesn’t contain carbon

• Organic Chemistry - matter that doesn’t contain carbon; Inorganic Chemistry - most-carbon containing substances; Analytical Chemistry - matter and processes of living organisms; Biochemistry - components and composition of substances

Multiple Choice

Which branch of chemistry is primarily concerned with the heat involved in chemical processes?

• Thermochemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Polymer Chemistry

• Biochemistry

Open Ended

What makes chemistry the “central science”?

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which chemistry is applied in real-world situations to solve problems or improve daily life.

Post Learning Targets
Self-Assessment:
Reflecting on What I’ve Learned

Poll

I can define chemistry

• CLEAR (I understand and can do this by myself.)

• CLOUDY (I understand and can do this but in some parts will need to clarify a few things.)

• STORMY (I do not understand at all nor am I able to do any of the required task. I am very confused.)

Poll

I can explain how chemistry is related to other fields of science

• CLEAR (I understand and can do this by myself.)

• CLOUDY (I understand and can do this but in some parts will need to clarify a few things.)

• STORMY (I do not understand at all nor am I able to do any of the required task. I am very confused.)

Poll

I can describe how chemistry is applied in ways that affect our lives

• CLEAR (I understand and can do this by myself.)

• CLOUDY (I understand and can do this but in some parts will need to clarify a few things.)

• STORMY (I do not understand at all nor am I able to do any of the required task. I am very confused.)