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1.2.5 Explore - The Work of Chemists (Exploration)

The document is a practice assignment for a chemistry honors course, where students explore various careers in chemistry, including academia, government, industry, and nonprofit sectors. It includes questions about forensic chemistry, the qualities of a good forensic chemist, and the career of chemist Roald Hoffmann, emphasizing the creative aspects of chemistry. Students are encouraged to reflect on their interests and personality in relation to potential chemistry careers.

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1.2.5 Explore - The Work of Chemists (Exploration)

The document is a practice assignment for a chemistry honors course, where students explore various careers in chemistry, including academia, government, industry, and nonprofit sectors. It includes questions about forensic chemistry, the qualities of a good forensic chemist, and the career of chemist Roald Hoffmann, emphasizing the creative aspects of chemistry. Students are encouraged to reflect on their interests and personality in relation to potential chemistry careers.

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1.2.

5 Explore: The Work of Chemists Exploration


Chemistry Honors Sem Name: Jordan Yang
1 Date:

In this practice, you will apply what you have learned in the lesson. Answer the
questions below. Submit this to your teacher when you are done.

Reference the first web page, "Careers & the Chemical Sciences," to answer
questions 1 – 6.

1. According to the web page, what are the four job sectors in which one could
pursue a chemistry career? (2 points)

Academia, government, industry, and nonprofit.

2. Your chemistry lab partner is interested in studying how industrial chemicals


can pollute the environment. What field of specialization would you recommend
to your lab partner and which courses should they take to study it? Explain your
answer. (4 points)

I would recommend that my lab partner work in the industry. I would recommend
this field because industrial chemicals industrial chemicals will surround them. My
lab partner will be able to study the chemicals up close and see how they can pollute
the environment.
3. Click on the link that says "Forensics". Summarize these points from the
article. (6 points)

a. What kind of work does a forensic chemist do?

A forensic chemist analyzes physical evidence and samples to hopefully solve


crimes. They must try different types of techniques to analyze the evidence and
possibly find DNA of some sort. They have to try and find every possible thing
that may help in solving an investigation.

b. Where could a forensic chemist work?

A forensic chemist could work with a federal, state, or local police departement,
medicals examiner office, forensic services lab, or branch of the Federal Bureau of
investigation.
c. What kind of person would make a good forensic chemist?

A good forensic chemist is very detailed and pays attention to the small things.
Another skill that a good forensic chemist must have is excellent speaking skills and
critical thinking.

4. Would you be interested in becoming a forensic chemist? Why or why not?


Describe how your interests and personality affected your answer to this
question. (2 points)

I would not be interested in becoming a forensic chemist because my


speaking/communicating skills can be better. Also because I am not interested in
dealing with crime investigations I much rather pursue a career where I don’t have to
worry about crimes. I am more fluid and don’t pay close attention to things, so I don’t
believe a forensic chemist is the right path for me.
5. Click on the field of specialization that looks most interesting to you. Explain
why it seems most interesting. (2 points)

The field that seemed the most interesting to me was human resources. I like to
interact with people a lot more than working by myself. I think this field would suit
me best because I get to express my personality more than the other fields.

6. Describe the field, identify places where someone in this field would work, and
describe the education and training necessary for this field. (3 points)

Human resources deals with employees' resumes, hiring/transferring people, and


evaluating/explaining procedures to ensure that all the legal requirements are met.

Reference the article about chemist Roald Hoffmann to answer questions 7 and
8.

Roald Hoffmann has had a career as an applied theoretical chemist and teacher
for almost 50 years. He shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1981. Start on
page 1632 with "Becoming a Chemist." Read until the end of page 1633.

7. According to Hoffmann, how is being a chemist like being an artist? (2 points)

Hoffmann described being a chemist as similar to becoming an artist. This is


because chemists can create things such as molecules and study the creation and
how it was made. Artists do a similar thing with painting and drawing. They analyze
their unique creation and some even make tutorials on how to make their art.

8. What are some of the skills, personal qualities, or philosophical ideas that
could help someone to become a successful chemist? Use Hoffmann’s
statements to come up with a paragraph that answers this question. (4 points)

Creative, outgoing, and smart are some personal qualities that could help someone
become a successful chemist. Hoffmann said that chemists must be able to think
outside the box, create new things, and not always follow the rules.
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