Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Chemistry
“The knowledge that provides understanding of
this world and how it works is called Science”
OR
“The knowledge obtained by observations and
experiments.”
Introduction
to Chemistry:
“The branch of science which
deals with the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter is
called a chemistry.”
OR
“The branch of science which deals with the
composition and properties of matter, changed in matter and laws of principle
which govern those changes is called chemistry.”
Scope of
Chemistry:
1- Petrochemical products
2- Medicines and Drugs
3- Soaps and Detergents
4- Paints and pigments
5- Insecticides and Pesticides
6- Paper and Plastics
Disadvantages
of Chemistry:
1- Toxic wastes
2- Contaminated Water
3- Polluted Air
