"Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter."
This topic covers the basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry, including atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, and metabolism.
Atoms and Elements: The building blocks of matter; elements are made up of atoms.
Molecules and Compounds: A group of atoms held together by chemical bonds; compounds are molecules made up of more than one element.
Chemical Reactions: The process in which one or more substances are transformed into new substances with different properties.
Stoichiometry: The quantitative study of chemical reactions and their products.
Acids and Bases: Substances with opposite properties that can react with one another to form salts; pH is a measure of acidity or basicity.
Organic Chemistry: The study of carbon-containing compounds and their reactions.
Biochemistry: The study of chemical processes within living organisms, including metabolism and bioenergetics.
Thermodynamics: The study of energy and its transformations; includes topics such as enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
Chemical Kinetics: The study of rates of chemical reactions and factors that affect them.
Electrochemistry: The study of chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons.
Nuclear Chemistry: The study of atomic nuclei, including radioactivity and nuclear reactions.
Bioorganic Chemistry: The study of organic molecules in biological systems, including enzymes and proteins.
Proteins and Enzymes: The structure and function of proteins and their role in biological systems.
Carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids: The structures and functions of these important biomolecules.
Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis: The processes by which living organisms convert energy into usable forms.
Genetics: The study of heredity and the structure and function of DNA.
Anatomy and Physiology: The study of the structure and function of the human body.
Cell Biology: The study of cells, their structure, and their function.
Microbiology: The study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Immunology: The study of the immune system and its response to foreign substances.
Organic Chemistry: Deals with the study of compounds containing carbon, including their properties, structure, synthesis, and reactions.
Inorganic Chemistry: Deals with the study of compounds that do not contain carbon, including metals, minerals, and other substances.
Physical Chemistry: Deals with the study of the physical properties of matter and how they relate to the chemical properties.
Analytical Chemistry: Deals with the analysis of substances to determine their composition and structure.
Biochemistry: Deals with the chemical processes that occur within living organisms, including the structure and function of biomolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Environmental Chemistry: Deals with the study of chemical processes occurring in the environment, including air, water, and soil.
Human Anatomy: Deals with the structure and organization of the human body, including the major systems and organs.
Human Physiology: Deals with the functions of the human body, including the biochemistry of various systems and organs.
Molecular Biology: Deals with the study of the molecular basis of biological activity, including DNA, RNA, and proteins.
Cell Biology: Deals with the structures and functions of cells, including their organelles and processes.
Genetics: Deals with the study of genes, including DNA replication, transcription, translation, and inheritance.
Immunology: Deals with the study of the immune system, including immunity, allergies, and autoimmune diseases.
Pharmacology: Deals with the study of drugs and their effects on the body.
Neurobiology: Deals with the study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and neurons.
"It covers the elements that make up matter to the compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions: their composition, structure, properties, behavior, and the changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances."
"In the scope of its subject, chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology."
"It provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level."
"For example, chemistry explains aspects of plant growth, the formation of igneous rocks, how atmospheric ozone is formed and how environmental pollutants are degraded, the properties of the soil on the moon, how medications work, and how to collect DNA evidence at a crime scene."
"Chemistry is a study that has existed since ancient times."
"Over this time frame, it has evolved, and now chemistry encompasses various areas of specialization, or subdisciplines, that continue to increase in number and interrelate to create further interdisciplinary fields of study."
"The applications of various fields of chemistry are used frequently for economic purposes in the chemical industry." Additional Questions:
"It covers the elements that make up matter to the compounds made of atoms, molecules, and ions."
"Chemistry explains aspects of plant growth."
"Chemistry explains the formation of igneous rocks."
"Chemistry explains how atmospheric ozone is formed and how environmental pollutants are degraded."
"The properties of the soil on the moon are studied in cosmochemistry, a field related to chemistry."
"Chemistry explains how medications work."
"The collection of DNA evidence at a crime scene is studied in forensics, a field related to chemistry."
"Subdisciplines in chemistry refer to various areas of specialization within the field."
"The applications of various fields of chemistry are used frequently for economic purposes in the chemical industry."
"Chemistry also addresses the nature of chemical bonds in chemical compounds."
"Chemistry covers the compounds made of atoms, molecules, and ions: their composition, structure, properties, behavior, and the changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances."
"Chemistry encompasses various areas of specialization, or subdisciplines, that continue to increase in number and interrelate to create further interdisciplinary fields of study."