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Overview of Chemistry Branches

Chemistry is the science that studies the properties, composition, and changes of substances, focusing on their structure and the laws governing these changes. It is divided into branches such as physical chemistry, which examines atomic and molecular behavior; inorganic chemistry, which studies non-carbon compounds; and organic chemistry, which focuses on carbon-containing compounds essential for life. These branches help simplify the subject and enable advancements in various scientific fields.

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Overview of Chemistry Branches

Chemistry is the science that studies the properties, composition, and changes of substances, focusing on their structure and the laws governing these changes. It is divided into branches such as physical chemistry, which examines atomic and molecular behavior; inorganic chemistry, which studies non-carbon compounds; and organic chemistry, which focuses on carbon-containing compounds essential for life. These branches help simplify the subject and enable advancements in various scientific fields.

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Introduction:

Definition:
Chemistry is the branch of science which deals with the properties, composition, structure
and the physical and chemical changes of substances and the laws or principles which
govern these changes.

Determination of composition means finding out percentages of elements and compounds


in a sample of matter.
Structure of matter means the arrangement of atoms in matter.
Both physical and chemical changes may be brought about by absorption or evolution of
energy.

Branches of Chemistry
Reason of making branches:
To simplify the wide and complex subject of chemistry.
To focus on specific aspects for detailed understanding.
To help scientists achieve breakthroughs and advancements in different areas.

1. Physical Chemistry
This branch investigates how substances behave at atomic and molecular levels. It
provides clear explanation as to how fundamental physical laws governing our world
cause atoms and molecules to show specific characteristics and in turn react to give huge
structures related to life. Physical chemistry is also used to predict and change the rates of
reactions and thus optimize the conditions to carry out the reactions on industrial scale.

2. Inorganic Chemistry

It is the study of the synthesis, composition, properties and structure of elements and
compounds that contain little or no carbon. An inorganic substance can be composed of
metals, nonmetals or a mixture of these, salts, acids and bases. Inorganic compounds are
used as fertilizers, medicines, catalysts, pigments, coatings and much more.

3. Organic Chemistry

It is the branch of chemistry that deals with the carbon compounds (hydrocarbons and
their derivatives) other than its simple salts like carbonates, bicarbonates, oxides and
carbides. In this branch, we study the structure, formation, properties, composition and
reactions of carbon containing compounds. Organic compounds are found in all forms of
life and are also essential for life.

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