Proper Attitudes that should be developed in Chemistry

Curiosity

Wants to explore and find out

Wants to seek solution for a given problem.

Example: Louis Pasteur’s experiment (Pasteurization)

Open-mindedness

Willingness to accept new ideas but at the same time not believing that all you read or find out is true or correct.

Proper experimentation should be followed

Humility (Humble)

Not being too proud of what you have discovered; a willingness to say “I am wrong” and to change your ideas when new evidences is presented

Example: Harold Urey’s experiment about Moon’s surface

Creativity (Creative)

Looking new ways to solve problems.

Using new techniques in presenting results.

Example: Using Bar graphs/making models

Objective

Being fair and not letting opinions or beliefs affect your work. It must be based on facts and experiments.

Example: John Dalton’s theory of matter 

Honesty (Truthful)

Being honest and not changing the results of experiments. 

“Honesty is the best policy”

Example: record every data because every data counts

Perseverance (Persevering)

Working on a problem until a solution is found.

Being obedient and diligent is the key.

Example: scientist worked so hard until they find solutions in their experiment.

Responsibility (Responsible)

Showing care and concern for living things and the environment.

Example: stop animal testing and global warming by using earth friendly products.

Teamwork

Sharing scientific information with other scientists. 

Share facts not gossip or opinions.

Example: cooperation is a must to have a good team.