Chemistry is...
Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes. Chemistry is the bridge between the biological sciences and the physical sciences, between the living and the non-living organisms of the world.
There are six branches of chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, biochemistry, and theoretical.
- Organic chemistry is the study of most carbon containing compounds.
- Inorganic chemistry is the study of all non-organic compounds; most do not contain carbon.
- Physical chemistry is the study of the properties, changes, and relationships between energy and matter.
- Analytical chemistry is the identification and composition of materials or chemicals.
- Biochemistry is the study of substances and processes that occur in living organisms.
- Theoretical chemistry is the use of math and technology to design and predict the properties of new compounds.
Chemistry in Real Life
If you want to participate in chemistry, participate in life. Chemistry is used in everyday life all the time. In computers, many semiconductors are made of silicon. In a human’s diet, many minerals are essentially elements that can be easily found on the periodic table. Examples are magnesium, calcium, and iron. Fluorine is used to treat and prevent tooth decay. Fertilizers are used to supply nitrogen for plants so they will grow stronger and healthier. Some people receive electricity for their homes and businesses via a nuclear power plant. At a nuclear power plant, controlled nuclear fission chain reactions are used to produce energy.
To succeed as a Chemistry Student...
- You have to understand all the basic, fundamental principles of chemistry so you can build off them later. Chemistry is a cumulative subject.
- Use the periodic table and know how to quickly find elements. Also, know your oxidation states and how to balance chemical equations quickly.
- Understand and be able to differentiate between different units of measurement, for example, molality and molarity. Also, you have to understand the concept of a mole and what it represents.
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