Field Of Chem Flashcards
Analytical chemistry
Def: Study of individual components that make up all compounds and mixtures
Chemists might: analyze nutrients in food, develop blood tests and drugs
Biochemistry
Def: study of reactions and chemical processes found in living organisms
Chemist might: Look how energy is used to contract muscles and the side effect of certain drugs 💊
Environmental chemistry
Def: study of reactions and effects of chemicals in air, soil, and water
Chemist might: Test samples of water for pollution
Green chem
Def: design of chemicals that reproduce or eliminate the use of hazardous materials
Chemist: design and make clean products that are environmentally safe
Industrial chem
Def: applies physical and chemical processes to change raw materials into products that benefit the industry
Chemist: Examine metallic alloys to help make materials in buildings stronger 💪
Inorganic chem 🚫🌿
Def: study of matter and its compounds that do NOT contain carbon
Chemist: explore microscopic molecules to create products and materials that raise the quality of life
Organic chem
Def: study of all compounds that contain carbon
Chemist: research the strength of new lightweight plastics and develop new meds
Physical chem
Def: study that deals with physical structure of compounds, their bonds and energy changes
Chemist: analyze the rate of chemical reactions and their reactions mechanisms
Polymer chem
Def: chemistry of polymers, large molecules of repeating smaller, identical molecules linked together
Chemist: experiment to develop new paints, varnishes, other coatings, plastics, and textiles, i.e. Nylon and rayon
Nuclear chemist
Def: deals with production and use of nuclear radioactive sources and nuclear processes
Chemist: research radioactive decay of carbon 14 to tell the ages of artifacts; test development of nuclear weapons
