CHEMISTRY
Chemistry has been called the “central science” because it serves as a bridge between the microscopic and the macroscopic, between animate and inanimate matter. It is essential to all aspects of modern life. I find it amazing that there is almost nothing you can eat, drink, wear or use in our modern society that has not been modified by a chemical process.
This college preparatory chemistry course will involve a significant lab component. I will be expected to actively think throughout the course, complete a substantial amount of work, and collaborate with my peers. This course will be structured around two central themes: The Chemistry of Materials and The Chemistry of Energy.
This college preparatory chemistry course will involve a significant lab component. I will be expected to actively think throughout the course, complete a substantial amount of work, and collaborate with my peers. This course will be structured around two central themes: The Chemistry of Materials and The Chemistry of Energy.
Energy and Place and Essential Questions
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Check out my Humanities Energy and Place Project here: /energy-and-place-project.html
Materials Unit Project
Check out my Article 'Spinal Fusion: The way back to self' published on Scijourner here.
Project Reflection
How has the chemistry of materials shaped our past, present and how may it shape our future?
Chemistry has shaped our lives in a colorful and efficient way. Materials are constantly helping our needs in things such as medicine, food products, and soaps and detergents. With new innovations different materials are used for a variety of reasons because of their characteristics and properties. As for our present and future, technology and knowledge will continue to advance. Many new material are being discovered as useful and more efficient than others in the medical field as well as daily toiletries we cannot live without.
How does the structure of matter on the atomic, molecular, microscopic and macroscopic levels determine a material’s properties?
A material's properties can determine the structure of matter on many different levels. The structure of matter on the atomic level are always wanting a complete octet which creates less stability and reactivity. As for the Molecular level properties such as melting point and conductivity based on the strength of the bonds determine an ionic, metallic, or covalent bond. For example if a material has a low melting point than it will be covalently bonded whereas if a material has if it has a higher melting point it is ionically bonded because they are stronger and harder to break or melt. Microscopically substances will have different properties based off of their structure. You may be able to tell the properties of a material by knowing if it is cross- linked or if it is linear. For example cross-linked polymers are more durable than linear. Lastly, materials can be affected by its size, shape, length, and many other macroscopic structures.
Chemistry has shaped our lives in a colorful and efficient way. Materials are constantly helping our needs in things such as medicine, food products, and soaps and detergents. With new innovations different materials are used for a variety of reasons because of their characteristics and properties. As for our present and future, technology and knowledge will continue to advance. Many new material are being discovered as useful and more efficient than others in the medical field as well as daily toiletries we cannot live without.
How does the structure of matter on the atomic, molecular, microscopic and macroscopic levels determine a material’s properties?
A material's properties can determine the structure of matter on many different levels. The structure of matter on the atomic level are always wanting a complete octet which creates less stability and reactivity. As for the Molecular level properties such as melting point and conductivity based on the strength of the bonds determine an ionic, metallic, or covalent bond. For example if a material has a low melting point than it will be covalently bonded whereas if a material has if it has a higher melting point it is ionically bonded because they are stronger and harder to break or melt. Microscopically substances will have different properties based off of their structure. You may be able to tell the properties of a material by knowing if it is cross- linked or if it is linear. For example cross-linked polymers are more durable than linear. Lastly, materials can be affected by its size, shape, length, and many other macroscopic structures.