Chemistry Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the properties, composition and the structure of matter. It also deals with chemical reactions, changes in matter, and the principles which govern these changes. Lighting a fire, making ice cream, and riding in a hot air balloon all deal with chemistry. Below are the 6 MAIN Branches of chemistry.... but there are many sub-branches 1. Organic chemistry - the study of most carbon-containing compounds. 2. Inorganic chemistry - the study of all substances not classified as organic, mainly those compounds that do not contain carbon. 3. Physical chemistry - the study of the properties and changes of matter and their relation to energy. 4. Analytical chemistry - the identification of the components and composition of materials. 5. Biochemistry - the study of substances and processes occurring in living things. 6. Theoretical chemistry - the use of mathematics and computers to understand the principles behind observed chemical behavior and to design and predict the properties of new compounds. Examples of sub-branches include geochemistry and electro-analytical chemistry.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:28:39 +0000
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