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Chapter Introduction To Chemistry

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1.1 Development in Chemistry Field Nutritionist Study the
and Its Importance in Daily Life nutritional value
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1. The word 'chemistry' is believed to be originated
from the Arabic word 'Al-kimiya'. Cosmetology Cosmetic chemist Formulates skin
2. Chemistry is defined as one of the fields of science care, personal
that studies the structures, properties, compositions care and colour
and interactions between matters. cosmetics for
3. The table below shows various chemicals commonly manufacturers.
used in agriculture, industry, food and medicine. Pharmaceutical Pharmacist Study medicine,
drugs and their
Food Preservative effects
Colouring
Flavouring 1.2 Scientific Investigation in
Agriculture Pesticide Chemistry
Herbicide 1. Scientific investigation is a systematic scientific
Fertiliser method used to solve science related problems.
Medicine Analgesic 2. Steps involved in a scientific method:
Antibiotic
Antiseptic Making
Industry Polymer observation
Glass
Ceramic
Alloy Making Writing
inference report
4. Researches in various chemistry fields have been
carried out every day.
5. The need for chemical technology to solve problems Identifying Making
spurs the development of chemical technology. problem conclusion
6. The following table shows careers that require
knowledge in chemistry.
Making Interpreting
Field Career Job scope hypothesis data
Biotechnology Biochemist Study the chemical
processes in living
things Identifying Collecting
Nanotechnology Nanotechnology Learn new things variables data
engineer that can change
the health, science,
technology, and the Controlling Planning
environment on a variables experiment
molecular level
Nutrition Dietitian Expert in human 1.3 Usage, Management and
nutrition who Handling Of Apparatus and
alters patients' Materials
diet based on their
medical conditions 1. The laboratory is an important place to study
and individual chemistry. However, this place can become dangerous
needs if we do not obey the laboratory rules and practise the
safety measures.

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