CK-12 Physical Science Concepts - For Middle School

1.9. Scope of Chemistry http://www.ck12.org

Vocabulary

• chemistry: Study of the structure, properties, and interactions of matter, usually at the scale of atoms and
  molecules.

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Watch this video about the importance of chemistry, and then answer the questions below.

http://video.about.com/chemistry/What-Is-the-Importance-of-Chemistry-.htm

1. How is chemistry involved in medicines?


2. Why is chemistry at the heart of environmental issues?


3. Why is knowledge of chemistry important if you want to study other sciences?

Review

1. What is chemistry?


2. Describe three ways that chemistry is important in your life.