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Chemists use math in many ways, but one of the most common is probably in balancing the equation of a chemical reaction. If you want to create a chemical by mixing together raw materials or other chemicals, you need to figure out how much can be produced with how much of each substance to avoid wasting materials.
For example, (this is unrealistic but it works) if you wanted to make pure water out of pure hydrogen and oxygen, you would use the equation
H + O --> H2O. (See the Discussion page for more details)
Chemists work with much more complex chemical equations than the formation of water, so they have to figure out how to make all the numbers match up with a combination of quick mental math and intuition. Once the equation is balanced, they need to do some algebra (made fairly easy with calculators and knowledge of how to "plug in" values) to find the optimal masses to use.
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What types of math are used by Chemists?
To become a chemist you need a wide range of talents, but the main types of math that they use are probobly Algebra, trig, and Calculus.
What is the purpose of being a chemist?
to learn math and science
Does a chemist use gills?
Chemist do not have gills
What do you have to do to be a chemist?
Depends on if you have an emphasis in chemistry and what it is. Generally, chemistry, math, physics, and bio.
Does an organic chemist need to know math?
yes, math is useful. But you probably won't need higher then 1st year calc
What subjects do you have to do to be a chemist?
Depends on if you have an emphasis in chemistry and what it is. Generally, chemistry, math, physics, and bio.
How do you use the word chemist in a sentence?
The chemist worked for a major lab.
How chemist use chemistry in there work?
They use it
How do use chemist in a sentence?
The chemist conducted experiments in the laboratory to analyze the composition of the new compound.
How does a Chemist use Algebra?
Using the 'Moles' equation as the simplest example. moles = mass(g) / Mr This can be algrebaically rearranged to Mr = mass(g) / moles or mass(g) = moles X Mr So there you go.!!!! That's a chemist using algebra. There are many more chemical equations Here's a few e.g. PV = nRT moles = [conc] X vol(mL)/1000 pH = -log(10)[H^(+)]
How do the chemist use science?
find it yourself
What skills do you need to be a car engineer?
Math, science- physics, chemist, computer science and art would also be a plus.
