Monday, August 27, 2012

Atomic Structure

Atomic structure (atoms) is a unit of matter that consists of a nucleus surrounded by protons and neutrons. Inside the nucleus it’s composed of protons and neutrons, the protons are positively charged while the neutrons have no electrical charge. Matter is made up of tiny pieces called electrons. Electrons, protons, and neutrons, are the three basic parts of an atom. Atoms were discovered by John Dalton. John discovered the atom theory by studying elements. A theory is an idea about something.. Dalton theory was based on a conclusion that the atoms of different elements could be recognized by the difference in their weights. His theory was stated in the year of 1803 and it came with a lot of ideas. Basically Dalton believed that atoms of different elements have different masses. People thought his theory wasn’t correct. Until over two thousand years ago proof came about of atoms existence. Since Dalton’s theory, atoms became real.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

About Chemistry

Chemistry is a type of science. Not only that though, chemistry involves the composition and properties of substances and different kinds of matter.  To sum that up, it just means chemistry is the scientific study of matter, its properties, and interactions with matter and energy. Chemistry is the study of matter and energy. You may not know but chemistry is basically stuff around you. When you cook that’s even chemistry. Whatever you can taste, touch, or smell is a part of chemistry. Chemistry could be very useful if you consider taking jobs as a Doctors, Physicist, Biologist, Nurses, Engineers and even veterinarian’s study chemistry. You may have only though that the only thing a chemist do is work in labs, well you thought wrong. A chemist also works on computers creating new theories and models. Some chemist gives advice, teach or take notes. By the way a chemist is a person who studies chemistry.