UNIT 01
Branches of Chemistry
Chemistry is a diverse field of study, encompassing numerous sub-fields and interdisciplinary areas.
Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with substances containing carbon (except carbonates, bicarbonates, oxides, and carbides).
Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with elements and their compounds except organic compounds.
Physical Chemistry
Physical chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with laws and theories to understand the structure and changes of matter.
Analytical Chemistry
Analytical chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the methods and instruments for determining the composition and properties of matter.
Biochemistry
The branch of chemistry that deals with physical and chemical changes that occur in living organisms is called biochemistry.
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of chemical and toxic substances that pollute the environment and their adverse effects on human beings.
Industrial Chemistry
Industrial chemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the large-scale production of chemical substances.
Medicinal Chemistry
The branch of chemistry that deals with the study of the interaction between drugs and biological targets, as well as the development of new medicinal agents.
Polymer Chemistry
The branch of chemistry that focuses on the study of polymers, their types, properties, uses, importance, and types of polymerizations is called polymer chemistry. Examples of synthetic polymers include nylon bearings, plastic bags, polyethylene cups, polyester, Teflon-coated cookware, and epoxy glue, etc.
Geochemistry
Geochemistry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of chemical composition, distribution, and transformation of elements and compounds in the Earth's crust, such as rocks, minerals, soils, water, and the atmosphere.
Nuclear Chemistry
The branch of chemistry that deals with the changes that occur in atomic nuclei is called nuclear chemistry.
Astrochemistry
Astrochemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the study of chemical processes and reactions that occur in astronomical environments, such as stars, planets, comets, and interstellar space.