Pure and Applied Chemistry

Question 1

Classify the following as either pure chemistry or applied chemistry.

Marie is working on formulations for a new type of paint that will last longer and be more durable on metal surfaces in order to prevent the metals from corroding.

Answer 1

Applied chemistry

Question 2

Applied research focuses on the use of information to create useful materials.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

What type of chemistry does the following sentence best describe?

Stan is researching a new insecticide that will be less toxic to birds and small mammals that may come in contact with it.

Answer 3

applied chemistry

Question 4

___ research focuses on understanding the basic properties and processes.

Answer 4

Pure

Question 5

Which type of chemistry (pure chemistry or applied chemistry) is done primarily for the sake of advancing knowledge in the field?

Answer 5

Pure chemistry

Question 6

Which type of chemistry is directed toward a specific practical goal? (Choose between pure chemistry or applied chemistry)

Answer 6

Applied chemistry

Question 7

What are the two main types of research a scientist can pursue?

Answer 7

1. Pure

2. Applied

Question 8

Classify the following as either pure chemistry or applied chemistry.

The element krypton is known to be very nonreactive. Lawrence is attempting to make new compounds by reacting krypton with oxygen.

Answer 8

Pure chemistry

Question 9

Classify the following as either primarily pure chemistry or primarily applied chemistry.

Tina is researching the rates of reactions of various compounds to see how the reaction rate depends on the solubility of the compound

Answer 9

Pure chemistry

Question 10

Pure research studied the hemoglobin molecule in sickle cell disease that led to being able to do applied research to develop treatments.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What type(s) of chemistry research are modern chemists actively pursuing?

Answer 11

Both pure and applied research