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Why would anyone want to

study chemistry?

Chemistry is about fundamentals:

matter and change

You’ll need to recognize

different concepts

And assemble a

scientific language

Video from AMC’s Breaking Bad

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This is the reaction of

samarium metal with air

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What are the products?

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 reactants?

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Chemistry is not done alone…

Other scientists can:

Collaborations are what

will change the world!

Present unique insights

Provide instruction in new topics

Evaluate your work

Offer expertise in unfamiliar fields