Unit A: Applications of Matter and Chemical Change
TOPIC 1: USEFUL CHEMISTRY
Over the past 100 years, advances in chemistry have resulted in the development of products that have changed the way we live. This includes the ability to produce synthetic materials rather than relying on natural resources, as well as many of the modern conveniences we often take for granted. Here, you will investigate these technologies and their applications.
Over the past 100 years, advances in chemistry have resulted in the development of products that have changed the way we live. This includes the ability to produce synthetic materials rather than relying on natural resources, as well as many of the modern conveniences we often take for granted. Here, you will investigate these technologies and their applications.
TOPIC 2: CHEMICAL REACTIONS
Part 1: Common Reactions in Our Lives
Chemical change is a common part of our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. Atoms of various elements interact in predictable ways, leading to a few different types of chemical reactions. By familiarizing ourselves with the types of changes that occur during these reactions, we can gain a better understanding of the chemical processes we encounter on a daily basis.
Part 1: Common Reactions in Our Lives
Chemical change is a common part of our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. Atoms of various elements interact in predictable ways, leading to a few different types of chemical reactions. By familiarizing ourselves with the types of changes that occur during these reactions, we can gain a better understanding of the chemical processes we encounter on a daily basis.
Part 2: Types of Chemical Reactions
All chemical reactions can be classified according to the way in which elements and compounds change. An understanding of the patterns of different reactions allows us to better predict the outcome.
All chemical reactions can be classified according to the way in which elements and compounds change. An understanding of the patterns of different reactions allows us to better predict the outcome.
TOPIC 3: REACTIONS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Knowledge of chemistry has been harnessed to power innovative processes ranging from the use of fossil fuels to the construction of steel buildings. While these processes tend to have a negative impact on our environment, we can also apply our knowledge of chemistry to help solve the problems it creates.
Knowledge of chemistry has been harnessed to power innovative processes ranging from the use of fossil fuels to the construction of steel buildings. While these processes tend to have a negative impact on our environment, we can also apply our knowledge of chemistry to help solve the problems it creates.