Introduction

Question 1

What is Physics?

Answer 1

The study of energy

Question 2

What is Chemistry?

Answer 2

The study of matter

Question 3

Define Chemistry specifically

Answer 3

Chemistry is the science that deals with the structure, composition, properties of matter,and the transformations that this matter undergoes

Question 4

Define Matter

Answer 4

Anything that contains mass and occupies space

Question 5

What are the two factors that determine how chemistry is divided into smaller fields of study

Answer 5

1. By what type of matter is to be studied
2. By what means the matter is to be examined

Question 6

What are the five principal fields od chemistry?

Answer 6

1. Organic chemistry
2. Inorganic chemistry
3. Biochemistry
4. Physical chemistry
5. Analytical chemistry

Question 7

What is organic chemistry?

Answer 7

The study of materials that contain the element carbon. All living organisms are composed of organic materials

Question 8

What is inorganic chemistry?

Answer 8

The study of materials that do not contain carbon. Inorganic chemistry is largely associated with nonliving substances.

Question 9

What is Biochemistry

Answer 9

The study of the chemical processes in living organisms

Question 10

What is Physical Chemistry

Answer 10

The study of chemical processes and how they relate to energy. Physical chemistry combines chemistry with physics in order to explain the root cause of chemical processes.

Question 11

What is analytical chemistry?

Answer 11

It deals with analysis and endeavours to discover the composition of a material, organic or inorganic. It is also used as a research tool.