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Chemistry is the study of the interactions of chemical elements and compounds according to the laws of God's universe. Along with [[physics]], chemistry is one of the physical sciences, as opposed to [[biology]] which is a historical [[science]] that doesn't deal with laws, only observations. Chemistry is divided into Organic Chemistry which explains the interactions of carbon based compounds, and General Chemistry which deals with other chemical reactions.  There are other sub-branches of chemistry including Physical Chemistry, which studies the physical properties of chemicals, and Petrochemistry which studies the chemical formation of [[oil]] and refining thereof.  
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[[File:Laboratory-glassware.jpg|thumbnail|350px|right|Laboratory glassware]]
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'''Chemistry''' (The origin of the word is from the Greek word ''chemeia'') is the study of chemical structure (inter-atomic [[Chemical bond|bonding]] in molecules), composition, and properties of matter, as well as [[Chemical reaction|reactions]] of [[chemical element]]s and [[Chemical compound|compounds]]. Along with [[physics]], chemistry is one of the [[physical science]]s. Chemistry is the modern counterpart to [[alchemy]]. Chemistry can be divided into several branches.
  
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Famous chemists include Niels Bohr, Michael Faraday, Ernest Rutherford, Linus Pauling, and Alfred Nobel who invented nitroglycerin and after whom the Nobel prize is named.
 
  
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== See Also ==  
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== Basic Concepts ==
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[[Image:Atoms1.jpg|thumb|right|Subatomic resolution of [[atom]]s by an atomic force microscope]]
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Each Discipline of Chemistry has specific concepts that relate to it, however there are some concepts that are universal to the study of Chemistry, some of which are below:
  
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[[Chemistry Terms]]
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=== Chemical Element ===
  
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{{main|Element}}
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An Element is a single type of [[atom]], and is defined by its [[Atomic Number]], or the number of protons present in the [[nucleus]] of the atom.  All known elements are grouped together in the [[Periodic table of the elements]].
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=== Atom ===
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{{main|Atom}}
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An atom is a particle of matter indivisible by chemical means [1] which form the building blocks of molecules.
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In the atomic [[nucleus]] there are positively charged [[protons]] and electrically neutral [[neutrons]]. Spinning around the nucleus are negatively charged [[electrons]].
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=== Molecule ===
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{{main|Molecule}}
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A molecule is an electronically neutral grouping of two or more atoms by [[covalent bond]]s.  A molecule may contain more than one element, although this case is generally referred to as a [[compound]].
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== Disciplines of Chemistry ==
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* [[Organic chemistry]]- The study of chemical compounds containing [[carbon]]
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* [[Inorganic chemistry]]- The study of inorganic compounds
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* [[Physical chemistry]]- The application of [[Physics]] to chemical compounds and systems
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* [[Analytical chemistry]]- The study and use of chemical analysis methods
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* [[Biochemistry]]- The study of the chemical processes of life.
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* [[Supramolecular chemistry]]- The study of non covalent bonding interactions between molecules
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== Notable Chemists ==
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* [[Marie Curie]]
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* [[Michael Faraday]]
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* [[Antoine Lavoisier]]
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* [[Dmitri Mendeleev]]
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* [[Alfred Nobel]]
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* [[Linus Pauling]]
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== See also ==
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*[[Chemistry terms]]
 
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Latest revision as of 07:09, February 14, 2024

Laboratory glassware

Chemistry (The origin of the word is from the Greek word chemeia) is the study of chemical structure (inter-atomic bonding in molecules), composition, and properties of matter, as well as reactions of chemical elements and compounds. Along with physics, chemistry is one of the physical sciences. Chemistry is the modern counterpart to alchemy. Chemistry can be divided into several branches.


Basic Concepts

Subatomic resolution of atoms by an atomic force microscope

Each Discipline of Chemistry has specific concepts that relate to it, however there are some concepts that are universal to the study of Chemistry, some of which are below:

Chemical Element

For a more detailed treatment, see Element.
An Element is a single type of atom, and is defined by its Atomic Number, or the number of protons present in the nucleus of the atom. All known elements are grouped together in the Periodic table of the elements.

Atom

For a more detailed treatment, see Atom.
An atom is a particle of matter indivisible by chemical means [1] which form the building blocks of molecules. In the atomic nucleus there are positively charged protons and electrically neutral neutrons. Spinning around the nucleus are negatively charged electrons.

Molecule

For a more detailed treatment, see Molecule.
A molecule is an electronically neutral grouping of two or more atoms by covalent bonds. A molecule may contain more than one element, although this case is generally referred to as a compound.

Disciplines of Chemistry

Notable Chemists

See also

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