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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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How does a Chemist use Algebra?
You use it in a lot of the math. More advanced math the higher you go, and physical chemists tend to use more math than other types.
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 do use chemist in a sentence?
He was a chemist. It's just a job description.
How chemist use chemistry in there work?
They use it
How do the chemist use science?
find it yourself
How does engineering use math as a job?
Math (or maths) is not a job and so engineering does not use math as a job!Math (or maths) is not a job and so engineering does not use math as a job!Math (or maths) is not a job and so engineering does not use math as a job!Math (or maths) is not a job and so engineering does not use math as a job!
