Consumer Chemistry Grade 9
Consumer Chemistry Grade 9
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
These are the fundamental concepts that every chemistry student should understand.
Read more:
Atoms and Molecules
Atoms are the smallest unit of matter while molecules are groups of two or more atoms bonded together.
Chemical Reactions
A process that involves rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a substance.
Elements and Compounds
Elements are substances that consist of identical atoms while compounds are made up of two or more elements.
Mixtures and Solutions
Mixtures are formed by combining two or more substances, while solutions are a homogenous mixture of two or more substances.
Consumer Products
Understanding the chemistry behind various consumer products.
Read more:
Cosmetics
Understand the chemical ingredients used in cosmetics like talc, zinc oxide and their effects on human skin.
Cleaning Products
Explain how chemical reactions in cleaning products help in removal of dirt and stains.
Food and Drinks
Exploring the chemical reactions during cooking and the chemistry behind taste, flavor, and food preservation.
Medicine and Drugs
Understanding how certain chemicals react in the human body to alleviate or cure illnesses.
Safety and Hazardous Chemicals
Learning about safety precautions to take while handling chemicals and the potential dangers of certain chemicals.
Read more:
Toxic and Hazardous Substances
Personal Protective Equipment
Information about equipment to use like safety goggles, lab coats, gloves to protect from chemical exposures.
Toxic and Hazardous Substances
Understanding the dangers of certain chemicals and how to handle them.
Chemical Waste Disposal
Learn about proper disposal practices for chemical wastes to avoid environmental contamination.
Potential career paths in the field of chemistry.
Chemiod Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
A field that uses chemistry principles to develop new drugs and improve existing ones.
Food Chemistry
Deals with the processing, storage and improvement of food using chemical principles.
Environmental Chemistry
Studies the effects of human activity on the environment, especially of chemical pollutants.
Forensic Chemistry
Uses chemistry knowledge to help solve criminal investigations.
Topics Covered in Con Chem