Download Form One Chemistry Notes (New Syllabus)
Download Form One Chemistry Notes (New Syllabus)
What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is a branch of science which deals with the composition, properties and structure of matter and the changes matter undergo.
Science is the scientific study of nature.
MATTER:– Is anything that has mass (weight) and occupies space
Matter includes materials or substances of nature which make up our environment such as water, air, stones, plants, animals etc
There are three branches of science which are Physics, Chemistry and Biology
BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY
Branches of chemistry include
(i) Physical chemistry
(ii) Organic chemistry
(iii) Inorganic chemistry
(iv) Analytical chemistry
(v) Biochemistry
(vi) Chemical engineering.
Physical chemistry deals with the relations between the physical properties of a substances and their chemical composition and transformations.
Organic chemistry deals with the properties and behavoiur of organic compounds.
Inorganic chemistry deals with properties and behavior of inorganic compounds.
Analytical chemistry deals with the studies of instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify chemical species in matter.
Biochemistry deals with the study of chemical processes that occurs in living things.
Chemical engineering deals with the design, development and operation of processes that convert raw materials into useful products.
The people who study chemistry are called CHEMISTS.
The people who studied chemistry in Ancient time were called ALCHEMISTS
Since chemistry is a science that involves experiments and practical work, chemists have to acquire scientific skills in order to be successful in obtaining facts and verifying them. successfully. These skills include:
(i) Making thorough observations.
(ii) Recording accurately what has been observed
(iii) Organizing the observed and recorded information.
(iv) Repeating tests to ensure observations are accurate.
(v) Drawing conclusions from observations
(vi) Predicting possible outcomes of similar experiments
Therefore, chemistry students should apply these skills to be able to think logically and critically.
RELATIONSHIP OF CHEMISTRY WITH OTHER RELATED DISCIPLINES
Chemistry is related with other disciplines such as physics, biology, agriculture, geology, environmental sciences and mathematics.
WHY STUDYING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHEMISTRY AND OTHER DISCIPLINES IMPORTANT?
(i) It helps to understand the world around us and give insight to physical and biological processes.
(ii) It provides useful integrated skills and acts as a foundation for understanding scientific skills through researching different phenomena
(iv) It helps to understand different professions resulting from learning chemistry, eg a person who studies chemistry with other discipline may become a medical doctor, pharmacist, nurse, chemical analyst, laboratory technician, researcher, chemical engineer, teacher and environmentalist. Therefore, a chemistry may be employed in hospitals, schools, research centres, energy sectors, chemical industries, etc.
Chemistry Form 1 Notes (New Syllabus)
Chapter One: Introduction to Chemistry
Chapter Two: Laboratory techniques and safety