Chemistry NOTES Form One All Topic New Syllabus 2025

 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY

Definition: Chemistry is a branch of science which deals with the composition, properties and structure of

                    matter and the changes matter undergo.

Science is the scientific study of nature.

MATTER: – Is anything that has mass (weight) and occupies space

Matter includes materials or substances of nature which make up our environment such as water, air, stones, plants, animals etc

There are three branches of science which are Physics, Chemistry and Biology

BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

Branches of chemistry include           (i) Physical chemistry (ii) Organic chemistry (iii) Inorganic chemistry

(iv) Analytical chemistry        (v) Biochemistry                     (vi) Chemical engineering.

Physical chemistry deals with the relations between the physical properties of a substances and their chemical composition and transformations.

Organic chemistry deals with the properties and behavoiur of organic compounds.

Inorganic chemistry deals with properties and behavior of inorganic compounds.

Analytical chemistry deals with the studies of instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify chemical species in matter.

Biochemistry deals with the study of chemical processes that occurs in living things.

Chemical engineering deals with the design, development and operation of processes that convert raw materials into useful products.

The people who study chemistry are called CHEMISTS.

The people who studied chemistry in Ancient time were called ALCHEMISTS

Since chemistry is a science that involves experiments and practical work, chemists have to acquire scientific skills in order to be successful in obtaining facts and verifying them. successfully. These skills include:

(i) Making thorough observations.

(ii) Recording accurately what has been observed

(iii) Organizing the observed and recorded information.

(iv) Repeating tests to ensure observations are accurate.

(v) Drawing conclusions from observations

(vi) Predicting possible outcomes of similar experiments

Therefore, chemistry students should apply these skills to be able to think logically and critically.

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F I , NOTES , 2025 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES, SAFETY AND APPARATUS TOPIC 2
F I , NOTES, 2025 , ELEMENTS, COMPOUNDS AND MIXTURES TOPIC 5
F I , NOTES, 2025, FIRE, FIRE FIGHTING AND FLAMES TOPIC 4
F I , NOTES, 2025, INTRODUCTION AND MATTER TOPIC 1AND TOPIC 3
F I , NOTES, 2025, LABORATORY APPARATUS TOPIC 2