Topic 1 Introduction

To Chemistry

1.1 CHEMISTRY AND ITS IMPORTANCE

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Chemistry And Its Importance

The Meaning Of Chemistry

Everything around us is related to chemistry.

Chemistry comprises the study of composition, structure, changes, properties

and interactions of matter.

Structure of Water Changes of matter

Molecules

Ice cube

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Common Chemicals
All matter around us is chemical
Around Us

Table salt of sodium chloride Cement or calcium carbonate Vinegar or ethanoic acid

 It is used in cooking and  It is used in the  It is used in cooking.

food preservative. construction of buildings.

Soap Marble tiles Baking powder

 It is processed from fats or  Contains calcium  It is used in baking cakes.

oils. carbonate.
 It is used as washing
agents.

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Careers In The Field Of Chemistry

Careers in the Field of

Chemistry
Geochemists Environmental scientist
• Study chemicals in the • Investigate chemical
Earth. contents in the
environment.
Food technologist
• Use chemistry
knowledge to develop
new technology in food
industries.

Doctors Pharmacists
• Use the knowledge in • Synthesise medicine.
chemical reactions
occurring in human
bodies to treat patients.

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Chemical-Based
Industries In Malaysia

Industry
Produce soaps, detergents, cosmetics,
medication, paints, pesticides and fertilisers.
Chemicals
Develop palm oil based material such as
wax.

Petroleum and Provide fuel source for vehicles, cooking and

natural gases industries.

Develop petrochemical materials such as

polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Electronics
Develop superconductors and microchips.

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Contributions Of
Chemical Industries

Economy Job opportunities Health and standard

Export of chemical Provide wide range of of livings
become our source of job opportunities to Improve our health by
income. millions of people. developing new
technologies and
Attract foreign
chemicals.
investors, thus expand
our economy. Expand our economy
and thus increase our
standard of living.

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