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This document discusses why studying chemistry is worthwhile and provides examples. It notes that chemistry involves understanding fundamentals like matter and change, and developing a scientific language to describe concepts. The document also emphasizes that chemistry involves recognizing different concepts and collaborating with other scientists who can offer unique insights, instruction, and expertise to evaluate work and make discoveries that change the world.
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- 1. Why would anyone want to study chemistry?Chemistry is about fundamentals: matter and changeAnd assemble a scientific languageYou’ll need to recognize different conceptsVideo from AMC’s Breaking BadPicture by Slices of Light (Flickr)
- 2. This is the reaction of samarium metal with airWhat are the reactants?What is the change in free energy for the reaction?What are the properties of samarium?What are possible uses for samarium in research?What are the products?Picture by Cyberchemist (Flickr)
- 3. Chemistry is not done alone…Other scientists can:Present unique insightsProvide instruction in new topicsEvaluate your workOffer expertise in unfamiliar fields Collaborations are what will change the world!Picture by Tobi Abel (Flickr)