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Roles of Chemists

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Chemists investigate and analyze the evidence and samples collected from different crime scenes to solve the mysteries associated with them. They apply all their knowledge of different fields such as organic chemistry, genetics and investigating tools and techniques to break through the evidence collected and synthesize meaningful information out of them. It is only with the effective contributions of forensic chemists that complex crime mysteries get resolved and the criminals get caught

a)

Food Scientists

b)

Corpus Chemists

c)

Forensic Chemists

d)

Petroleum Chemists

2.

These Scientists are required to use their vast knowledge to enhance the nutritional value of the different food items which are used for consumption. Not only this, they also analyze the food items and ensure that they are safe and healthy for people to consume. Further, ______ scientists get employed at a handsome pay scale in all types of food processing industries both in the private as well as government sector. It is only because of eminent food scientists that we can consume packaged and canned food items with the trust of safety.

a)

Chemical Scientists

b)

Environmental Scientist

c)

Forensic Scientist

d)

Food Scientists

3.

The soil, the air, the water and all other constituents of the environment are being polluted by chemicals and other toxic substances which are being released into them. As a result of the increased pollution levels, the entire world is dealing with numerous environmental problems such as global warming, ozone layer depletion and rise in the sea level. To throw light on the risks associated with these problems, ___________ deal with the study of the impact of the pollutants on the environment and biodiversity. They also develop various techniques and technologies to bring a reduction in environmental pollution such as waste management techniques and developing alternatives for non-biodegradable materials like plastic. Moreover, as environmental pollution and problems form major concerning issues which need to be addressed at priority by the entire humanity, environmental chemists always remain high in demand and thus, have a promising career ahead of them.

a)

Pollution Scientists

b)

Environmental Chemists

c)

Petroleum Chemists

d)

Biodiversity Scientists

4.

________ deal with everything which is associated with petroleum and its products. If you are involved at working in this branch, then you are required to devise innovative ways to make more efficient and judicious use of petroleum, exploring new petroleum reserves and developing new petroleum products are some examples of tasks which you would need to perform.

a)

Medicinal Chemists

b)

Fuel Scientists

c)

Petroleum Chemists

d)

Inorganic Chemists

5.

It is by applying their immense knowledge about organic compounds that they synthesize novel medicines and drugs for the treatment of various diseases and ailments. Along with this, they also conduct wide scale research on improving the derivation techniques and processes of various medicines. Moreover, the healthcare industry is one of the most basic and essentially required industries for the survival of mankind. Thus, ________ are always high in demand and also enjoy a good level of job security.

a)

Medicinal Chemists

b)

Environmental Scientists

c)

Ceramic Chemists

d)

Food Scientists

6.

________ put all their knowledge into developing such advanced ceramic materials which find usage in important industrial sectors such as Aerospace industry, cutting tool manufacturing industry and insulation industry. Further, it is because of the wide range of applications which ceramics find in different industrial sectors, such as the ones mentioned above, that _______ always remain high in demand. Also, ______ enjoy a good pay scale and thus, lead a professional life of fulfillment.

a)

Inorganic Chemistry Scientists

b)

Ceramic Chemists

c)

Environmental Chemists

d)

Aerospace Scientists

7.

The job role involves analyzing the mined ores to determine their chemical composition and then using them for various applications. Along with this, many important elements exist in combined form as compounds beneath the surface of the Earth. __________ also shoulder the responsibility of synthesizing these elements from their compounds in pure state. Thus, _______ have a great role to play in the mining industry and get employed at handsome pay packages.

a)

Mining Analytical Chemists

b)

Agricultural Chemists

c)

Forensic Chemists

d)

Petroleum Chemists

8.

_________ are involved in conducting research work for medicinal development along with testing the effectiveness of new medicinal products for the treatment of the respective ailments. They also perform careful investigation of medicines and drugs to determine any signs of adulteration. Along with this they also shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the safety of different medicines for medical purposes

a)

Environmental Scientists

b)

Pharmacologists

c)

Medicinal Chemists

d)

Physical Chemists

9.

Physical chemistry aspirants get recruited as ________ in the metallurgy sector, where they utilize the basic concepts of physical chemistry to determine the recoverability of different metals from their ores. Not only this, they also work on conducting the respective processes in the most economical and efficient manner. Further, the responsibilities of chemical metallurgists don’t just end here. They also work for the purpose of strengthening different metals with properties such as fatigue resistance and corrosion resistance. It is by virtue of such properties that smart materials can be developed for utilization under critical conditions.

a)

Biochemistry

b)

Mining Analytical Chemists

c)

Chemical Metallurgists

d)

Biotechnologists

10.

________ have a good scope of employment in the field of biotechnology. It is with their vast knowledge and caliber in the discipline of biochemistry that biochemists work on the utilization of biological processes for industrial and other applications. For example, biotechnologists use their knowledge about genetics, to produce genetically modified crops in the agricultural sector. These crops are higher in the nutritional content as compared to the original ones. Along with this, biotechnologists also work in laboratories and assist scientists with their research work.

a)

Biotechnologists

b)

Environmental scientists

c)

Clinical Research Scientists

d)

Food Scientists

11.

Their job role involves shouldering a number of responsibilities such as studying different diseases and ailments in the laboratories, deriving respective cures and treatments. They are mostly surrounded by a diverse range of medical equipment, collected lab samples and their fellow research scientists. Further, the need for ________ is never going to cease, until life exists on planet Earth.

a)

Biotechnologists

b)

Clinical Research Scientists

c)

Medicinal Chemists

d)

Chemical Metallurgists