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Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry studies the structure, properties and reactions of noncarbon chemical compounds or those that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds. In other words, it is one of the branches of Chemistry which deals with chemicals that are ‘non-organic’ in nature. The subject includes the synthesis and behaviour of inorganic or organometallic chemical compounds found in…
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Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is one of the most important branches of chemistry that studies chemical compounds containing carbon elements combined with ‘carbon-hydrogen’ bonds (hydrocarbons). It is often known as the ‘Chemistry of Life’ that deals with the structure, properties and reactions of organic compounds. A study of Organic Chemistry helps students to identify and classify the…
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Frequently Asked Questions on Chemistry
What is a chemical change? Is cooking an egg a chemical change? There are changes all around us like sugar dissolves in water, the lake freezes in winter etc. Some changes are what scientist call chemical changes and some are not. A chemical change takes place when a new substances are made that are different…
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Examples of Chemistry in Our Daily Lives
Chemical reactions are constantly taking place around us. The human body facilitates thousands of chemical reactions every day. From the digestion of food to the movement of muscles – all bodily actions involve chemical reactions. A few other examples of chemistry in the day-to-day lives of humans are listed below. The process of photosynthesis that…
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Relationship b\w Chemistry and Other Branches of Science
‘Science’ can be defined as the systematic study of the natural universe, its structure, and everything it encompasses. Due to the immensity of the natural universe, science has been divided into several disciplines that deal with certain aspects of the universe. The three primary subcategories of science under which these disciplines can be grouped are:…
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Branches Of Chemistry
Branch Sub-branch Definition Physical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Study of the physical properties of molecules Chemical Kinetics Study of the rates of chemical reactions Electrochemistry Study of the interaction of atoms, molecules, ions, and electric current (i.e. electron transfer between the electrode and the electrolyte or species) Surface chemistry study of chemical reactions at surfaces (of…
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What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is a subdiscipline of science that deals with the study of matter and the substances that constitute it. It also deals with the properties of these substances and the reactions undergone by them to form new substances. Chemistry primarily focuses on atoms, ions, and molecules which, in turn, make up elements and compounds. These…
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What is Power?
Power is a physical concept with several different meanings, depending on the context and the available information. We can define power as the rate of doing work, and it is the amount of energy consumed per unit of time. Formula of Power As discussed, power is the rate of doing work. Therefore, it can be…
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Unit of Energy
The SI unit of energy is Joules (J), named in honour of James Prescott Joule.
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What is Energy?
Energy is the ability to perform work. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, and it can only be transformed from one form to another. The unit of Energy is the same as of Work, i.e. Joules. Energy is found in many things, and thus there are different types of energy. All forms of energy…
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