Chemistry
Prep for chemistry entrance exams the right way. Review summary concepts, watch animations, and take unlimited practice exams. This animation analyses and interprets the sp3 hybridization in carbon, taking ethane as the reference example.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for manufacturing, test production methods, and oversee byproducts treatment. Process engineers are specialists working in a particular process, such as oxidation or polymerization (making plastics and resins).
Chemists may specialize in a particular field, such as nanomaterials or biological engineering. Still others specialize in developing specific products. In this capacity, chemical engineers may be exposed to health or safety hazards when handling certain chemicals and plant equipment, but such exposure can be minimized if proper health and safety procedures are followed.
What do chemical engineers do on a daily basis?
- Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes.
- Establish safety procedures for those working with dangerous chemicals.
- Develop processes for separating components of liquids and gases, or for generating electrical currents, by using controlled chemical processes.
- Design and plan the layout of equipment.
- Conduct tests and monitor the performance of processes throughout production.
- Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Estimate production costs for management.
Chemistry Education
Chemical engineers must have a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related field. Programs in chemical engineering usually take 4 years to complete and include classroom, laboratory, and field studies. Students interested in studying chemical engineering will benefit from taking physical science courses, such as biochemistry, physics, and cellular biology. They also should take math courses, including trigonometry and calculus.
At some universities, students can opt to enroll in 5-year engineering programs that lead to both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree concurrently. ABET accredits engineering programs. ABET-accredited programs in chemical engineering include courses in biochemistry, physics, and cellular biology. These programs also include the design and analysis of chemical, physical, and biological processes.
Chemistry Jobs
Chemical engineers held about 32,700 jobs in 2017. The median annual wage for chemical engineers was $98,340 in May 2017. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $60,770, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $158,800. A survey report by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers indicated that the median yearly salary of those with no supervisory responsibility was $106,300. Employment of chemical engineers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2017 to 2026.
Many chemical engineers work in industries whose products are sought by many manufacturing firms. For instance, they work for firms that manufacture plastic resins, which are used to increase fuel efficiency in automobiles. Increased availability of domestically produced natural gas should increase manufacturing potential in the industries employing these engineers. In addition, chemical engineering will continue to migrate into dynamic fields, such as nanotechnology, alternative energies, and biotechnology, and thereby help to sustain demand for engineering services in many manufacturing industries.
Atomic Chemistry
Orbitals
Atomic Radius
Electron Configuration
Valence Electrons
Molecules
Molecular Geometry
Sphere Packing
Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding
Interactive Periodic Table
Valence Electrons
Ionization Energy
Electronegativity
Metals
Transition Elements
Ionic & Covalent Bonds
Chemical Reactions
Molecular Formulas
Moles and Avogadro's Number
Chemical Formulas
Mass Composition
Chemical Equations
Balancing Equations
Limiting Reagent
Catalysts
Gas Laws
Gases
Vapor Pressure
Diffusion
Gas Test 1
Gas Test 2
Gas Chromatography
Thermodynamics
Energy Transfer
Conservation of Energy
Calorimetry
Heat Exchange
Boiling Point
Freezing Point
Specific Heat
Bond Energy
Enthalpy
Entropy
Free Energy
Industrial Chemistry
Cement & Building Materials
Dyes and Organic Pigments
Essential Oils & Cosmetics
Fertilizers
Pharmaceuticals
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Plastics
Explosives
Surface Chemistry
Textiles
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States of Matter
Phase Diagrams
Van der Waals Forces
Covalent Networks
Metallic and Ionic Crystals
Suspensions, Colloids
Solutions
Acids & Bases
Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's Principle
pH, pOH, and pKw
pKa and pKb
Acid Base Reactions
Strong Acids
Acid Ionization
Buffers
Titration
Oxidation/Reduction Reactions
Oxidation States
Batteries
Redox Reactions
Galvanic Cells
Photo-voltaic Cells
Electrolytes
Polarity
Organic Chemistry
Drug Development
Sigma & Pi Bonds
Resonance structures
Stereochemistry
Isomerism
Optical Activity
Mass spectrometry
NMR spectroscopy
Alcohols
Aldehydes
Alkanes and cycloalkanes
Alkenes
Amines
Amino Acids
Aromatics
Benzene Rings
Carbohydrates
Chlorides
DNA
Esters
Lipids
Peptides
Polymerization
Proteins
Radioactivity
Types of Particles
Half-life
Radioactive Decay
Carbon 14 Dating
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Free Practice Tests
Each of the following multiple-choice chemistry tests has 10 questions, reviewing your knowledge of basic chemistry and principles. No sign up required, just straight to the test.
Organic Chemistry
Basic Chemistry
Chemistry Job Listings
Chemists and materials scientists study physical substances at the atomic and molecular levels, and uncover the methodology of chemical reactions. Chemical engineers, on the other hand, apply an interdisciplinary approach, combining chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems in fuel production, drug development, or new food products. As research scientists, they are tasked with the invention of novel chemical processes, and must design equipment for large-scale manufacturing. Further, the increasing demand for lifesaving new drugs will expand opportunities for biochemists. For example, biochemists will be needed to conduct genetic research and to develop new medicines and treatments.
| Each link below lists current openings: | Starting Salary
(up to) |
10 Year Salary
(up to) |
| Agricultural Engineers | $67,810 | $96,270 |
| Biochemists | $70,900 | $129,510 |
| Chemical Engineers | $71,600 | $108,670 |
| Chemists | $66,040 | $106,310 |
| Computer Programmers | $75,500 | $106,610 |
| Engineers | $81,750 | $120,610 |
| High School Chemistry Teacher | $38,550 | $52,180 |
| Industrial Engineering | $70,630 | $100,980 |
| Lab Technicians | $31,470 | $43,920 |
| Professors of Chemistry | $57,410 | $83,760 |
Chemical Reactions
Try clicking on one of the links below. This is an excellent reference list to study from, as it returns visual details and the mechanism of both the specified chemical reaction, as well as related reactions.
Chemistry Compound Database - searchable by partial name, melting point, boiling point, index of refraction,
molecular formula, UV absorption, mass spectral peaks, and chemical types.
Chemical Analysis
source: Organic-Chemistry.org