Chemistry in the Real World

Chemistry in the Real WorldFenger High SchoolChemistry Mr. DellamorteHow does chemistry effect YOU?CookingDigestionComputersElectricityClothingShampooPerfume/CologneWhat are some more??????

What does a Chemist do?They transform everyday materials into the amazing things you see and use everyday.

What are some things that you use that you could not live without?Textile ChemistryIt takes a chemist to come up with the fabrics and materials that make our clothes and shoes.

Think of the special clothing that the Olympians wore this summer.

How does this involve Chemistry?

Pyro technicianThese scientists study and use chemicals to create explosions, fireworks and basically all the things that go BOOM!Example of Pyro-technician's Job

Food ChemistryYes it is true that cooking is one of the most common forms of chemistry.

McDonalds, Burger King, KFC and every food product you find in the grocery store needs chemists to create their food.BiotechnologyHow many of you have been to the doctor?

How many of you have received medication from the doctor?

Without chemists these medications would not exist.Water ChemistryEven the water we drink every day is cleaned and purified by chemists.

Without the chemistry that goes into our water we would be at risk of some very bad diseases.Can you think of any other professions that might need chemistry to exist?