What is Chemistry?
How does Chemistry help us?
What is Chemistry? ● The world is made of substances. ● Chemistry is the study of the structure of substances and how they change.
How did it all start? Alchemists and the philosopher’s stone
Alchemists and the philosopher’s stone
Chemists – curious people!
Question – theory & ideas Planning Experiments Results Conclusions TEAMWORK
Laboratory
Laboratory Safety Rules
Activity Lab Safety Rules
What appears to be wrong with this scenario?
Using Chemicals Hazard Symbols
Irritant
Harmful
Flammable
Corrosive
Oxidizing
Toxic
Dangerous to the Environment
IMPORTANT Remember: You only have one set of eyes in your life! Burns can permanently scar you. Some chemicals are poisonous and can kill
Homework
Create a poster explaining one laboratory safety rule and the reason for having it. Be creative. Make it clear and colourful.
Extremely IMPORTANT
Always hand in homework the next morning in the teacher’s work area!
Always stick your worksheets and homework sheets into your book with the DATE and TITLE!