ESL Conversation Questions – Chemistry

A2 Level (Elementary)

1. What is chemistry?
2. Can you name some things chemists do?
3. What is the periodic table?
4. Why do scientists wear lab coats?
5. What are chemical reactions?
6. Can you name some tools used in a chemistry lab?
7. Why is chemistry important?
8. What is a molecule?
9. How do chemists help us understand the world?
10. What are some common chemicals you know?
11. How is cooking related to chemistry?
12. What are safety rules in a chemistry lab?
13. Why do chemists mix different things?
14. What colors are flames in different chemical reactions?
15. How does chemistry help in medicine?
16. What is your favorite experiment in chemistry?
17. How do chemists use the periodic table?
18. What happens when you mix baking soda and vinegar?
19. What are some interesting chemical facts you know?
20. Would you like to be a chemist?

B1 Level (Intermediate)

1. Discuss different branches of chemistry.
2. How do chemists discover new materials?
3. What is the role of chemistry in environmental protection?
4. Discuss how chemistry is used in everyday life.
5. How do chemical reactions create energy?
6. What are some ethical considerations in chemical research?
7. Discuss the importance of accuracy in chemical experiments.
8. How do chemists work with other scientists?
9. What are some recent discoveries in chemistry?
10. Discuss the role of chemistry in technology development.
11. How do chemical formulas represent molecules?
12. What is the importance of the pH scale?
13. Discuss how chemistry contributes to food science.
14. How does chemistry help in understanding diseases?
15. What are the challenges in chemical waste disposal?
16. Discuss the history of chemistry.
17. How are new drugs developed in chemistry?
18. What is organic chemistry?
19. Discuss the role of chemistry in space exploration.
20. How is chemistry involved in renewable energy?

B2 Level (Upper Intermediate)

1. Analyze the role of chemistry in sustainable development.
2. Debate the ethical implications of chemical engineering.
3. Discuss the impact of chemistry on public health.
4. Evaluate the role of chemistry in climate change research.
5. Analyze the relationship between chemistry and physics.
6. Discuss the challenges of chemical safety and regulation.
7. Evaluate the impact of nanotechnology in chemistry.
8. Discuss the role of chemistry in forensic science.
9. Analyze the impact of chemistry on material science.
10. Debate the role of chemistry in genetic engineering.
11. Discuss the impact of synthetic chemicals on the environment.
12. Analyze the role of chemistry in artificial intelligence development.
13. Evaluate the impact of chemistry in pharmaceutical advancements.
14. Discuss the challenges of teaching chemistry effectively.
15. How does chemistry contribute to art restoration?
16. Analyze the role of chemistry in water purification.
17. Discuss the impact of chemistry in agriculture.
18. Evaluate the ethics of chemical warfare.
19. Discuss the future trends in chemistry research.
20. Debate the role of chemistry in energy storage technologies.

C1 Level (Advanced)

1. Critique the role of chemistry in addressing global food security.
2. Analyze the impact of chemical pollutants on ecosystems.
3. Evaluate the role of green chemistry in sustainable practices.
4. Discuss the implications of molecular chemistry in medical diagnostics.
5. Examine the challenges of chemical synthesis in drug development.
6. Analyze the role of chemistry in biotechnology.
7. Evaluate the impact of photochemistry in solar energy conversion.
8. Discuss the implications of computational chemistry in drug design.
9. Examine the role of chemistry in smart materials development.
10. Critically assess the impact of industrial chemistry on the environment.

C2 Level (Proficiency)

1. Debate the philosophical aspects of chemical discovery.
2. Analyze the long-term impacts of chemical innovations on society.
3. Critically evaluate the role of chemistry in bioremediation.
4. Examine the ethical considerations in the commercialization of chemical products.
5. Discuss the implications of quantum chemistry in understanding molecular structures.
6. Analyze the impact of chemistry on global waste management.
7. Evaluate the role of chemistry in the evolution of technology.
8. Debate the impact of chemical research on global health policies.
9. Examine the role of chemistry in addressing antibiotic resistance.
10. Critically assess the future of chemical education.