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What Is Chemistry?: Relationship Between Chemistry and Other Branches of Science

Chemistry is the study of matter and its properties, as well as the interactions between matter and energy. It deals with atoms, ions, molecules, and their interactions through chemical bonds. Chemistry is a central science that overlaps with many other fields like physics, biology, and earth science. The key branches of chemistry include organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

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What Is Chemistry?: Relationship Between Chemistry and Other Branches of Science

Chemistry is the study of matter and its properties, as well as the interactions between matter and energy. It deals with atoms, ions, molecules, and their interactions through chemical bonds. Chemistry is a central science that overlaps with many other fields like physics, biology, and earth science. The key branches of chemistry include organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

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What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is a subdiscipline of science that deals with the study of matter and the substances that
constitute it. It also deals with the properties of these substances and the reactions undergone by
them to form new substances. Chemistry primarily focuses on atoms, ions, and molecules which, in
turn, make up elements and compounds. These chemical species tend to interact with each other
through chemical bonds. It is important to note that the interactions between matter and energy are
also studied in the field of chemistry.

Relationship Between Chemistry and Other Branches of Science


‘Science’ can be defined as the systematic study of the natural universe, its structure, and everything
it encompasses. Due to the immensity of the natural universe, science has been divided into several
disciplines that deal with certain aspects of the universe. The three primary subcategories of science
under which these disciplines can be grouped are:

• The Formal Sciences: Involves the study of the language disciplines that concern formal
systems. Examples of scientific disciplines that fall under this category include logic and
mathematics. Can be thought of as the “language of science”.
• The Natural Sciences: Involves the study of natural phenomena through experiments and
observations. Chemistry, physics, and biology fall under this category of science.
• The Social Sciences: Involves the study of human societies and the relationships between
the humans that dwell in these societies. Examples of scientific disciplines that fall under this
category include psychology, sociology, and economics.
When the relationships between the major branches of science are considered, chemistry is found to
lie close to the centre (as illustrated below).
Thus, chemistry can be viewed as a central science whose roots bore into several other
subdisciplines of science.

Branches of Chemistry
The five primary branches of chemistry are physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic
chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. Follow the buttons provided below to learn more
about each individual branch.

Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Chemistry Reactions
Apart from these primary branches, there exist several specialized fields of chemistry that deal with
cross-disciplinary matters. Some such examples include medicinal chemistry, neurochemistry,
materials chemistry, nuclear chemistry, environmental chemistry, polymer chemistry, and
thermochemistry.

Examples of Chemistry in Our Daily Lives


Chemical reactions are constantly taking place around us. The human body facilitates thousands of
chemical reactions every day. From the digestion of food to the movement of muscles – all bodily
actions involve chemical reactions. A few other examples of chemistry in the day-to-day lives of
humans are listed below.

• The process of photosynthesis that enables plants to convert water, sunlight, and carbon
dioxide into glucose and oxygen is a chemical reaction. This process is the foundation upon
which the entire food chain is built.
• Soaps and detergents that are used for hygiene work using a chemical process known as
emulsification. Furthermore, they are produced using a chemical process known as
saponification.
• Even the sunscreen used by humans to protect themselves from the harmful UV-A and UV-B
radiation of the sun is based on chemistry. These lotions and creams consist of a
combination of inorganic and organic compounds that either filter or block the incoming
ultraviolet radiation.
Follow the link to learn more about the importance of chemistry in everyday life.

Free Chemistry Study Material


The BYJU’S chemistry section hosts over 1500 chemistry articles for students to use as free study
resources. Links to each of these articles have been sorted under their parent concepts and can be
found in the collapsible tables provided below.

Acids, Bases, and Salts


Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Amines
Analytical Chemistry
Atoms and Molecules
Biomolecules
Carbon and its Compounds
CBSE Chemistry
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Chemical Compounds
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Coal and Petroleum
Combustion and Flame
Difference Between Articles
Electrochemistry
Elements of the Periodic Table
Environmental Chemistry
Equilibrium
Fibre to Fabric
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
HydrocarbonsHydrocarbons
Hydrogen
Is Matter Around Us Pure?
Materials: Metals and Non-metals
Matter in Our Surroundings
Named Reactions
Organic Chemistry
Periodic Classification of Elements
Physical and Chemical Changes
Pollution of Air and Water
Polymers
Redox Reactions
Solutions
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
States of Matter
Structure of Atom
Surface Chemistry
Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
The d and f – Block Elements
The p-Block Elements
The s Block Elements
The Solid State
Thermodynamics
Uses of Chemical Compounds

Chemistry Resources for CBSE Students


Chemistry NCERT Solutions:

• Chemistry NCERT Solutions Class 11


• Chemistry NCERT Solutions Class 12

Chemistry Syllabus:
• Class 11 Chemistry Syllabus
• Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus

NCERT Exemplar for Chemistry:

• Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Exemplar


• Class 12 Chemistry NCERT Exemplar

NCERT Books for Chemistry:

• Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Book


• Class 12 Chemistry NCERT Book

CBSE Chemistry Notes:

• Chemistry CBSE Notes for Class 11


• Chemistry CBSE Notes for Class 12

CBSE Sample Papers for Chemistry:

• CBSE Sample Paper for Class 11 Chemistry


• CBSE Sample Paper for Class 12 Chemistry
• Previous-Years Question Papers for Class 12 Chemistry

Chemistry Important Questions:

• Important Questions for Class 11 Chemistry


• Important Questions for Class 12 Chemistry

Chemistry Practicals

• Chemistry Class 11 Practicals


• Chemistry Class 12 Practicals

Introduction to Chemical Bonding


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