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Introduction
27/02/16
What is Chemistry?
Biophysics
Biochemistry
Geochemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the central science
Sub-atomic
physics Chemistry
10 -10 m
Chemistry is the central science
Sub-atomic Traditional
physics Chemistry physics
10 -10 m 10 -9 m
When Two Atoms/Molecules Collide
Electrons may be
shared
A covalent bond
~ 10-10 m
What is science, anyway?
A systematic exploration of How things
work
A search for underlying knowledge with
predictive power
sciens is Latin for having knowledge
What is science, anyway?
Is conducted on an evidentiary basis, not
conjectures (pseudo-science)
We have even adopted the legal language of
laws
If we understand a process well enough, we
are confident that repeated trials will
yield predictable outcomes
The Scientific Method
Science is dynamic -- its just our current
understanding
Involves observation and measurements
Science attempts to identify variables that
control a situation
The lack of scientific understanding leaves
you vulnerable to being duped by charlatans!
Chem. 103
Dr. Ayesha Sharmin (AS)
Course outline
1. Atomic structure & quantum theory
6. Electrohemistry
Voltaic cells, electrolytic cells
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