Chapter 1: Introduction to chemistry

1.1 Chemistry and its importance

1. Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, properties and interaction of matter.
2. The human body, food, air, medicines and clothes are all made up of chemical substances.
3. Chemistry related careers are
Aqua culturist bacteriologist, biochemist, chemical engineer, cosmetic scientist, doctor, environmental
scientist, food technologist, laboratory technician, nutritionist, pathologist and pharmacist.
4. Scientific attitudes and noble values
o) Confident and independent
a) Dare to try
p) Practice clean and healthy living
b) Think rationally
q) Appreciate the balance of nature
c) Think critically and analytically
r) Kind-hearted and caring
d) Flexible and open-minded
s) Respectful and well-mannered
e) Honest and accurate
t) Thankful to god
f) Diligent and preserving
g) Systematic
h) Appreciate the contribution of science and technology
i) Fair and just
j) Interest in the environment
k) Responsible for the safety of oneself, others and the environment
l) Realize that science is a means to understand nature
m) Objective
n) Co-operative

1.2 Scientific method

1. Scientists use a systematic approach in their investigation to find the answer to a problem. The
method involves the following steps:

Observing the __________

Identifying the ___________

Observing the ___________

Forming a ____________

Planning the investigation by:

Control the ___________, determine the __________and ___________, determine the
_____________, determine the __________of data collection and data analysis

Carrying out the ____________

Observing and collecting the ________

Analyzing and interpreting _________

making a _____________

Accepting the hypothesis if results

___________

Accepting the hypothesis if results

___________