Test Yourself 1.1 – Chemistry Form 4 Chapter 1 (Introduction to Chemistry)


Question 1:
What is meant by chemistry?

Answer:
Chemistry is one of the science fields that studies the structure, properties, composition and interactions of matter.


Question 2:
List out five types of chemicals used in daily life.

Answer:
Preservative, vitamin, pesticide, paint, detergent (any other acceptable answers).


Question 3:
Give one example of development of chemistry in industries.

Answer:
Technological development in food preservation (any other acceptable answers).


Question 4:
List out at least three careers related to chemistry in the following situations:
(a) Searching for an antidote for dengue fever
(b) Producing palm trees with a high content of oil

Answer:
(a) Researcher, doctor, pharmacist (any other acceptable answers).

(b) Biotechnology researcher, farmer, biotechnology engineer (any other acceptable answers).