Assignment 3

Topics:
       - Temperature
       -  States of Matter
       -  Density
Absolute temperature scales can only have positive numbers, while relative temperature scales can include negative values as well.  Both the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are relative, but the Kelvin scale is absolute.  With relative scales the values are reference points such as the freezing and boiling point of water.

Assignment 2

1. The periodic table of elements.
2. Matter and how it relates to chemistry.
3. Chemical Reactions

I thought the experiment with the balloons was interesting.

A couple ways to tell if there has been a chemical reaction if there is any odor change or color change.

I liked being able to look at the notes on my computer.

Assignment 1

In the engineering field there are many instances when a knowledge of chemistry is essential.  There are specific branches of engineers that have an emphasis on chemistry.  Combustion engineers, for example, have a large focus on chemical reactions.  Chemical engineering revolves around chemistry and how it can be uses to convert materials into more useful forms.

A very important molecule to the engineering field is carbon.  Carbon fibers are very strong, cost effective, and are used in multiple ways in the engineering field.  Often it is used to strengthen things like concrete, steel, and cast iron.