Branches of Chemistry

Question 0

“organic” comes from what word? meaning what?

Answer 0

“organisms” (living things)

Question 1

what is organic chemistry?

Answer 1

-study of most carbon compounds

Question 2

what are the exceptions in organic chemistry?

Answer 2

CO
CO₂
carbonates (CO₃^2-) &
cyanides (N^1-)

Question 3

what is inorganic chemistry?

Answer 3

study of non organic compounds (& exceptions to organic chem)

Question 4

what is physical chemistry?

Answer 4

energy effects on matter & energy of matter

Question 5

what is analytical chemistry?

Answer 5

study of the composition & identification of matter using specific lab techniques

Question 6

what does analytical chemistry consist of?

Answer 6

labwork & data

Question 7

what is biochemistry?

Answer 7

study of compounds in living things

Question 8

what is biochem a subcategory of?

Answer 8

organic chemistry

Question 9

what is theoretical chemistry?

Answer 9

using math & computers

Question 10

what are the 6 branches of chemistry?

Answer 10

1. organic chemistry
2. inorganic chemistry
3. physical chemistry
4. analytical chemistry
5. biochemistry
6. theoretical chemistry

Question 11

what is the purpose of theoretical chemistry?

Answer 11

to understand principles behind observed chemical behavior & to design & predict properties of new compounds