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Why Study Chemistry...??? Chemistry is the study of matter and energy and the interaction between them. There are many reasons to study chemistry, even if you aren't pursuing a career in science...
Chemistry is everywhere in the world around you! It's in the food you eat,
clothes you wear, water you drink, medicines, air, cleaners...
you name it. Chemistry sometimes is called the "central science" because it connects other sciences to each others, such as biology, physics, geology and environmental science. Here are some of the best reasons to study chemistry....
1.) Chemistry helps you to understand the world around you. Why does leaves change color in the
fall? How is cheese made? What is in soap and how does it clean? These are all questions that can be answered by applying chemistry.
2.) A basic understanding of
chemistry helps you to read and understand product labels.
3.) Chemistry can help you make informed decisions. Will a product work as advertised or is it a scam? If you understand how chemistry works you'll be able to separate reasonable expectations from pure fiction.
4.) Chemistry is at the heart of cooking. If you understand the chemical reactions involved in
making baked goods rise or neutralizing acidity or thickening sauces, chances are you'll be a better cook.
5.) A command of chemistry can help keep you safe! You'll know which household chemicals are dangerous to keep together or mix and which can be used safely.
6.) Chemistry teaches useful skills. Because it is a science, learning chemistry
means learning how to be objective and how to reason and solve problems.
7.) Helps you to understand current events, including news about petroleum, product recalls, pollution, the environment and
technological advances.
8.) Makes life's little mysteries a little less.... mysterious. Chemistry explains how things work.
9.) Chemistry opens up career options. There are many careers in chemistry, but even if you're looking for a job in another field, the
analytical skills you gained in chemistry are helpful. Chemistry applies to the food industry, retail sales, transportation, art,
homemaking... really any type of work you can name.
10.) Chemistry is fun! There are lots of interesting chemistry projects you can do using common everyday materials. Chemistry projects don't just go boom. They can glow in the
dark, change colors,
produces bubbles and change states.....
What Fields of Study Use Chemistry... ? ? ? You could use chemistry in most
fields, but it's commonly seen in
the sciences and in medicine. Chemists, physicists, biologists, and engineers study chemistry. Doctors, nurses, dentists,
pharmacists, physical therapists, and veterinarians all take
chemistry courses. Science teachers study chemistry. Fire
fighters and people who make fireworks learn about chemistry. So do truck drivers, plumbers, artists, hairdressers, chefs... the list is extensive....
What Do Chemists Do. . . ? ? ? Whatever they want. Some chemists work in a lab, in a research environment, asking
questions and testing
hypotheses with experiments. Other chemists may work on a computer developing theories or models or predicting reactions. Some chemists do field work. Others contribute advice on
chemistry for projects. Some chemists write. Some chemists teach. The career options are
extensive....
