Main Science Branches and Chemistry Disciplines Flashcards
Study the main science branches and chemistry disciplines, as well as basic definitions (21 cards)
What are the main science disciplines?
Biology, Physics, Chemistry
What are the main chemistry disciplines?
Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry
Study of living things
Biology
Study of interactions between energy and matter
Physics
Study of properties and changes in matter
Chemistry
Study of synthesis and properties of organic compounds
Organic Chemistry
Study of chemical processes in living things
Biochemistry
Study of inorganic compounds and processes
Inorganic Chemistry
What are the subtypes of Inorganic Chemistry?
Geochemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry
Study of the structure, transformation, and physical properties of matter
Physical Chemistry
What are the subtypes of physical chemistry?
Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Quantum Chemistry, Statistical Thermodynamics
Study of how energy turns into work (and how variables affect the process)
Thermodynamics
Study of the rate (speed) of chemical processes (and how variables affect it)
Chemical Kinetics
Describing molecular bonds through quantum field theory and quantum mechanics
Quantum Chemistry
Study of energy distribution in chemical systems
Statistical Chemistry
What is the subtype that links together all of physical chemistry?
Statistical Chemistry
Study of the qualitative and quantitative properties of substances
Analytical Chemistry
Study of what is in a chemical
Qualitative Analytical Chemistry
Study of how much of something is in a chemical
Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
What type of chemistry is the foundation for the entire discipline?
Physical Chemistry
What science is considered the central science?
Chemistry