1. What is Chemistry The tiniest way we can describe the world around us!

2. Chemistry • The study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter under goes. • Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space. • You do not need to be able to see it for it to qualify as matter • Includes living and non living things

3. Pure Chemistry • The pursuit of chemical knowledge for its own sake. • The chemist doesn’t expect that there will be any immediate practical use for the knowledge

4. Pure Chemistry

5. Applied Chemistry • This is the research that is directed toward a practical goal or application. • Most chemists fall under this category. • Why do you think that is?

6. Applied Chemistry

7. Why do we study chemistry • There are many reasons to delve into chemistry besides just causing explosions. • Chemistry has led to tons awesome inventions • Examples: Penecilin, Nanotechnology, Farming, Cleaning

8. Materials • Chemists design materials to fit specific needs • George Mestral story

9. Materials

10. Energy • Production • Conservation • Storage

11. Energy

12. Medicine and Biotechnology • Medicines • Materials • Biotechnology

13. Medicine and Biotechnology

14. Agriculture • Productivity • Crop Protection

15. Agriculture