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What is Heterolytic Cleavage?
If the covalent bonds between two elements break heterolytically, i.e., unequally, it results in the formation of charged species. This type of bond breaking, where the electrons are unevenly distributed is called heterolytic cleavage. Heterolytic Cleavage of Covalent Bond In the above figure, we have used arrows to signify the movement of electrons, a regular…
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Cleavage of Bonds
The reactions in organic chemistry occur by the breaking and making of bonds. Bonds can cleave in either of two ways: Homolytic Cleavage Heterolytic cleavage What is Homolytic Cleavage? If the covalent bonds between two elements break in such a way that each of the elements get their own electrons, it is called homolytic cleavage. That is, each element gets…
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Organic Chemistry Introduction
Organic chemistry is the study of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Carbon is singled out because it has a chemical diversity unrivaled by any other chemical element. Its diversity is based on the following:
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Branches of Chemistry with Examples
Now that you are aware of the all 10 branches of chemistry. Let us understand the concept better with the help of examples: Branches of Chemistry Branches of Chemistry Real Life Examples Organic Chemistry Washing detergents, Plastics, Hair dyes Inorganic Chemistry Floor cleaner, Soap Physical Chemistry Water boiling, Water freezing Analytical Chemistry Water and Soil…
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Other Branches of Chemistry
There are other ways chemistry can be divided into categories. Depending on who you ask, other disciplines might be included as a main branch of chemistry. Other examples of branches of chemistry include: Astrochemistry: Astrochemistry examines the abundance of elements and compounds in the universe, their reactions with each other, and the interaction between radiation and matter.…
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Industrial Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry is important to manufacture new products. Raw products are dissolved, heated, filtering and various other techniques to form a new product. Examples of industrial chemistry are petrochemicals – ethylene, propylene, benzene, styrene, Ceramic products – silica brick, frit, etc.
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Environmental Chemistry
It is a study of biochemical processes that occur in the natural environment. Environmental chemistry is a mixture of various subjects such as biology, maths, toxicology to find out the ways for sustainable development. Environment chemistry is an essential branch of chemistry because it deals with environmental functions.
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Biochemistry
Known to be one of the most important branches of Chemistry, Biochemistry studies the biological structure, composition and chemical reactions at the cellular and molecular level. This covers a range of living organisms such as planta, insects, viruses, microorganisms, etc. Biochemistry is an amalgamation of Biology with Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. Various topics covered in this…
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Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry is one of the quantitative branches of Chemistry that deals with the ‘identification, separation and quantification’ of chemical substances. The knowledge of Analytical Chemistry enables chemists and scientists to determine the amount of chemical substances in a given material. The subject has been further classified into the following two categories: Qualitative Analysis: It…
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Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry covers the ‘physical properties’ of chemical compounds using law and various concepts of Physics, such as motion, energy, force, time, statistical mechanics, quantum chemistry and thermodynamics. This is one of the most exciting branches of Chemistry which allows students to understand the physical characteristics of chemical compounds like temperature, volume, pressure, conductivity, plasticity, strength, surface tension…
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