1.1 Chemistry“What is Chemistry?”

Objectives:1. Define chemistry2. Identify the 5 areas of chemistry3. Identify reasons to study chemistry

Materials: mix a small amount of water with the cornstarch in your cup (it should be like plaster). Use your fingers to mix the components together.

Think About it…

1. What happened when you slowly pushed your finger into the mixture?2. Roll your mixture into a ball with both of your hands. What happened when you released the ball?3. Build a vertical tower figure. Then release your mixture. What happens?4. What one factor seems to determine whether the mixture behaves as like a solid or a liquid?

Inquiry Activity – Solid or Liquid

A. Def – In response to God’s cultural mandate, we as Christians study of the composition of matter and the changes that matter undergoes, while giving all praise and glory to Him.

B. Areas of Chemistry1. Organic Chemistry (carbon based)2. Inorganic Chemistry (all non-carbon based)3. Biochemistry (life chemistry)4. Analytical Chemistry (analyzing chemicals)5. Physical Chemistry (principles and laws)

I. What is Chemistry?

C. Why study Chemistry?*Read Genesis 1:26-31 “God’s Mandate for

us” 1. As a Christian we can and are called to

study God’s marvelous creation. 2. Preparing for a career 3. Being an informed citizen 4. Natural curiosity 5. Chemistry is fun! 6. More???

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1. Explain why chemistry affects all aspects of life and why it is important to study.

2. List the 5 traditional areas of chemistry.3. List 3 reasons for studying chemistry.4. Would a geologist ask a biochemist to help

identify the minerals in a rock? Explain your answer.