Chapter 1 Notes 5 Types of Chemistry
What is chemistry? The study of the composition of matter and the changes matter undergoes
Five Types of Chemistry Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry The study of carbon containing compounds The petroleum industry revolves around organic chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry The study of non-carbon containing compounds Most of the chemistry we study this year will be inorganic
Analytical Chemistry The chemistry involved in finding the composition of substances. This branch of Chemistry is highly mathematical.
Physical Chemistry The study of theories and experiments that describe the physical behavior of chemicals. This branch of Chemistry is highly mathematical.
Biochemistry The chemistry involved in living organisms