1.2 Chemistry Far and WideObjectives:1. Identify some areas of research affected by chemistry2. Describe some examples of research in chemistry3. Distinguish between macroscopic and microscopic views
I. MaterialsA. Designing Materials
1. George de Mestral Burrs to ???a. Macroscopic – large enough to see
with the unaided eye.-Stuck to clothing
b. Microscopic – objects that can only be seen under magnification.
_______________Velcro
II. EnergyA. Conserve, produce, and store Energy
1. Conservation a. Insulation – prevents flow of energy
2. Productiona. Fossil Fuelsb. Alternative Energy Resources
-plants, wind, solar...???3. Storage
a. Batteries
V. The Environment and UniverseA. Keep planet and universe healthy
1. Identify Pollutantsa. Leadb. Nitrogen Dioxide (Acid Rain)
2. Prevent Pollutiona. Inform publicb. Alternative ideas
3. Analyze Data and Material a. Water on Mars???
III. Medicine and BiotechnologyA. Improve quality of life
1. Medicinesa. Treat conditionsb. Safety
2. Materialsa. Artificial body parts
3. Biotechnologya. Gene therapy
IV. AgricultureA. Productivity and Protection of Crops
1. Crop Productivity a. Population is increasing b. Demand for food increasesc. Jellyfish gene
2. Crop Protectiona. Specific Chemical Warfareb. Tomato plants and Pinworms
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