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Lecture 01 - Introduction

Chemistry is the science that studies the properties, composition, and structure of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes and the energy involved. It is essential for understanding various aspects of life and the environment, making it a crucial subject for students and informed citizens. The knowledge of chemistry enhances one's appreciation of the world and prepares individuals for practical applications in engineering and technology.

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Lecture 01 - Introduction

Chemistry is the science that studies the properties, composition, and structure of matter, as well as the changes it undergoes and the energy involved. It is essential for understanding various aspects of life and the environment, making it a crucial subject for students and informed citizens. The knowledge of chemistry enhances one's appreciation of the world and prepares individuals for practical applications in engineering and technology.

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What is Chemistry?

Lecture 1
Introduction

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What is vs.
Science Chemistry?
Engineering vs. Technology

• Science: to study of the physical world (pursuit of


knowledge)

• Engineering: to apply scientific knowledge to design


processes, structures or equipment.

• Technology: to create products that effectively solve


problems and improve human life.

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What is Chemistry?
Science, Engineering, and Technology

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What is Chemistry?
Chemistry?
Chemistry is the science to study
• the properties, composition, and structure of matter,
• the changes matter undergoes, and
• the energy liberated or absorbed during those changes.
Macroscopic scale Microscopic scale

Symbolic
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Scales

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Macroscopic scale Microscopic scale

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chemistry?
Why chemistry?
1. A requirement for your major
2. Chemistry directly affects our lives (chemistry
everywhere)
How does the human body work? How does aspirin cure our headaches? Do
steroids enhance athletic ability? Is table salt poisonous?
We are all chemically dependent (e.g., constant supply of oxygen, water, glucose
and a multitude of other chemicals)

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chemistry?
Why chemistry?

3. A preparation for a good life


Through understanding of chemistry, you gain a powerful appreciation for
just how rich and extraordinary the world really is (Intrinsic)

Understanding chemistry makes you a more informed citizen – it allows


you to engage with many of the issues of our day (extrinsic)
• Is carbon monoxide (CO) harmful to our health?
• Does aluminum production affect our environment?
• Does hairspray cause holes in the ozone layer that will lead to global
warming?

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Why chemistry?
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Potassium Copper Cesium Boron Calcium

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Binding
Why of oxygen and Carbon Monoxide to Hemoglobin
chemistry?
Binding of oxygen and Carbon Monoxide to Hemoglobin

Macroscopic scale Microscopic scale

Courtesy of Nivaldo J. Tro, “Chemistry: A Molecular Approach”

Carbon monoxide reduces the amount of oxygen reaching the body’s tissues
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Why chemistry?
First-aid for a person suffering from CO poisoning

❑ Administer/provide oxygen

❑ Remove them to an area of fresh air

Why?

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Why chemistry?
Aluminum Refining/Production (1)

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Why chemistry?
Aluminum Refining/Production (2)

bauxite

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Why chemistry?
Aluminum Refining/Production (3)

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We should
Why understand chemistry
chemistry?

As engineers you are involved more in


chemistry for a better life and career.

We should understand chemistry


NOT for what it can GET you but
for what it can DO for you
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