Sekolah Tun Fatimah Chemistry Form 4 Introduction To Chemistry
Sekolah Tun Fatimah Chemistry Form 4 Introduction To Chemistry
Sekolah Tun Fatimah Chemistry Form 4 Introduction To Chemistry
CHEMISTRY FORM 4
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
NAME : ROSIE IZLYANA MUNIRA BINTI ROSLAN
FORM :4
YEAR : 2011
CONTENTS
CHEMICALS-BASED INDUSTRY
CHEMISTRY
SCIENTIST’S WORK
CHEMISTRY IN DAILY LIFE
Definition
Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, properties and interactions of matter.
Other definitions
Originates from the Arabic word ‘al – kamiya’ which means ‘the art of transforming metals’.
tasteless.
2. Vinegar is used too in preserving food. It is actually dilute ethanoic acid (acetic acid).
3. Calcium carbonate in the form of marble is widely used in furniture and flooring.
4. Pure cooper is made into wire due to its extremely high electrical conductivity.
6. Silicon chips are used in a wide range of electronic devices such as computers, mobile
7. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used to make pipe for construction and packaging materials.
9. Polystyrene (PS), another large-volume plastic, is used principally for appliances and
Chemical- based industries are responsible for the manufacture of a vast range of useful
Palm oil industry Palm oil products such as cooking oil and margarine.
Agrochemical industry Fertilizers and pesticides.
Rubber industry Rubber products such as tyres, latex gloves and mattress.
Cosmetic industry Cosmetic products such as cleansers, lotion and facial creams.
industry
The products have helped local consumers
Many careers rely on the knowledge of chemistry. The following are some of the careers:
1. Chemist
2. Doctor
3. Biochemist
4. Bioengineer
5. Pharmacist
6. Pathologist
7. Nutritionist
8. Chemical engineer
9. Food technologist
11. Geologist
Nutritionist
SCIENTISTS IN CHEMISTRY FIELD
Died in 1985
PAUL JOHN FLORY’S CONTRIBUTION:
4. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1974 for his fundamental
macromolecules.