JSS 1: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY is a branch of pure science that deals with the study of the nature, structure, composition, properties, and uses of matter. The scientist who studies chemistry is called a CHEMIST 

           BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY 

The three main branches of chemistry are 

1. Physical chemistry 

2. Organic chemistry 

3. Inorganic chemistry 

Physical chemistry deals with the physical aspects of chemistry such as heat, electricity, etc.

Organic chemistry deals with the study of carbon and its compounds

Inorganic chemistry deals with the study of elements, their properties, and uses

REASONS FOR STUDYING CHEMISTRY

The reasons for studying chemistry are: 

1. To acquire knowledge about matter

2. To give training in the scientific method

3. To meet basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, health, etc

4. To provide solutions to problems

5. To explore new things which are unknown to mankind. 

USES OF CHEMISTRY

Chemistry has contributed greatly toward providing our basic needs and improving the quality of life through: 

1. Provision of food I.e through the use of fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides in agriculture to boost crop production

2. Provision of clothing with the help of man-made textile fibers.

3. Provision of modern means of transportation

4. Provision of drugs and other medical usages

5. Provision of modern-day housing materials.

6. Provision of military ammunition

7. Provision of knowledge in space science

CAREER PROSPECT IN CHEMISTRY

There is a wide range of career opportunities for those who study chemistry at any level. Individuals can choose a career from different fields such as

1. Science education

2. Pharmaceuticals or drug development.

3. Mining and metallurgy

4. Chemical engineering

5. Petroleum and petrochemical engineering

6. Medicine and Surgery

7. Quality control

8. Medical analysis/ Forensic medicine.

9. Environmental Chemistry

10. Science laboratory technology

11. Biochemistry etc.

DISADVANTAGES OF CHEMISTRY

The disadvantages of chemistry include

1.Rusting

2.Pollution

3.Drug abuse

Rusting is also known as corrosion of iron. It is defined as the interaction of Iron with air and water to produce rust.

Assignment 

Explain the following:

I. Pollution 

2. Drug abuse