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| − | '''Chemistry''' is the study of the interactions of chemical elements and compounds. Along with [[physics]], chemistry is one of the physical sciences. Chemistry be divided into several sub-branches, including: | + | '''Chemistry''' (from the Egyptian '''kēme''', meaning "earth") is the study of structure, composition, and properties of matter, as well as the interactions of chemical elements and compounds. Along with [[physics]], chemistry is one of the physical sciences. Chemistry is the modern counterpart to [[alchemy]]. Chemistry be divided into several sub-branches, including: |
* [[Organic chemistry]]- The study of chemical compounds consisting primarily of [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]] | * [[Organic chemistry]]- The study of chemical compounds consisting primarily of [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]] | ||
Revision as of 19:28, February 25, 2009
Chemistry (from the Egyptian kēme, meaning "earth") is the study of structure, composition, and properties of matter, as well as the interactions of chemical elements and compounds. Along with physics, chemistry is one of the physical sciences. Chemistry is the modern counterpart to alchemy. Chemistry be divided into several sub-branches, including:
- Organic chemistry- The study of chemical compounds consisting primarily of carbon and hydrogen
- Inorganic chemistry- The study of inorganic compounds
- Physical chemistry- The application of Physics to chemical compounds and systems
- Analytic chemistry- The study of chemical composition
- Biochemistry- The study of the chemical processes in cells
- Supramolecular chemistry- The study of non covalent bonding interactions between molecules
Famous chemists include: