1. (Noun) Chemistry represents the scientific studies and research on the constitution, formation and properties of elements and the different interactions with others.
2. (Noun) Description of all the components that characterize a natural or artificial chemical substance. Example: ‘The chemistry of sedimentary rocks portrays the type of compacted matter’.
3. (Noun) Set of chemical processes involved in an organic phenomenon. Example: ‘Breathing is a vital phenomenon for the human body’.
4. (adj.) by analogy. A strong connection that is established between two or more people. Example: the band has amazing chemistry.
Etymology: It has reference in classical Arabic kīmiya’based on the form of the Greek χυμεία (chymeia), which refers to ‘mixture of substances/liquids’.
Grammatical category: noun fem. / Adjective.
in syllables: chemistry.
Chemistry
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Chemical engineer
Chemistry is the science dedicated to investigating the composition of matter, its changes, its structure and related properties, so that the energy variations that occur, the possibility of reactions, external alterations, etc., are involved, applying and extending to multiple fields of action.
It is an infinite science, so to speak, since it has shown, over the years, that man has no limits. It is a contemporary science that has evolved by leaps and bounds in the last century and continues to do so.
When we talk about Chemistry, we also talk about reactions, materials, states, conditions, Principles, Fundamental Laws, in short, the universe is governed by the set of scientific phenomena that this discipline encompasses. Well, why is it important and interesting to study it? Most vital processes are governed by laws of chemistry. In order to understand these phenomena, it is necessary to know the bases on which they develop and there, in that tiny place, but at the same time so fundamental, the Chemical Sciences are centered.
Currently, many of the industries are based on technical / academic knowledge that has been discovered by scientists and where chemistry plays a major role. Some of them are: the oil industry, pharmaceuticals, plastics and polymers, electricity, renewable energy, food, herbicides and pesticides, and so on we could continue. I understand that there are no doubts, chemistry is present everywhere, that is why we must know it, understand it and respect it.
In the different universities worldwide there are many careers related to Chemical Sciences, such is the case of the Bachelor’s Degree in the area, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Chemistry Teachers and others.
Careers, applicability and field of action
All the recognized professions associated with this area have something in common, the idea of training professionals who are capable of working with different chemical substances and who can carry out research work related to science and implement technological solutions within the area. In turn, each one of them has a more defined field of action, although it is not strange to understand that certain professionals can do the times ofsince the topics and the area of knowledge are closely related and will also depend on professional, work and, mainly, personal tastes.
In the case of Graduates in Chemical Sciences, their work will be carried out mainly in laboratories, industries, research and development offices. This professional seeks to plan, optimize and execute tasks in laboratories, as well as coordinate and manage work groups. In general, they are divided into those whose area of application is Organic, Inorganic, Analytical or Physical-chemical Chemistry. The job opportunity is very wide, from teaching and research to consultants and managers since, during the degree they will have training in mathematics, physics, chemistry and related disciplines.
Now a Chemical engineer It is easily confused with a Graduate, however, it can be understood that the Engineer has a clear industrial profile. As previously mentioned, it depends on the professional and his tastes, since there are many engineers in research and development jobs, whose tasks are based on developing functions in laboratories. Basically, the main difference is that the Chemical Engineer studies this science at the “process” level, for this reason, they are often known as “Process Engineers”. This professional is capable of planning, developing, and designing industrial processes and their equipment, producing products both in the chemical industry and in other sectors.
As for the Biochemical, is one that is dedicated to the investigation, at the molecular level, of the composition of plants, animals, human beings and other living microorganisms. For this reason, it basically studies cells and their chemical nature, analyzes variations and possible changes, performs tests and evaluates their results, proposes improvements in different products and carries them out. Likewise, they are those professionals who carry out practices for the prevention and diagnosis of diseases and the maintenance of health, therefore, their field of action is wide and they can develop professionally in Laboratories, Clinics, Sanatoriums and Institutions related to the aforementioned field.
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