Branches of Chemistry

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards defining the primary branches of chemistry as discussed in the lecture notes.

Chemistry

The scientific study of matter—its composition, structure, properties, transformations, and the energy changes that accompany those transformations.

Organic Chemistry

The study of carbon-containing compounds, especially those containing carbon-hydrogen ($C\text{--}H$) bonds.

Inorganic Chemistry

The study of all chemical substances except most carbon-based organic compounds.

Physical Chemistry

The branch that explains chemical behavior using the principles of physics.

Analytical Chemistry

The science of determining what substances are present and how much of each is present.

Biochemistry

The study of chemical processes occurring within living organisms.

Environmental Chemistry

The study of chemical processes occurring in the environment.

Industrial Chemistry

The application of chemistry to large-scale manufacturing.

Materials Chemistry

The design and study of materials with useful physical and chemical properties.

Polymer Chemistry

The study of large molecules composed of repeating units.

Electrochemistry

The study of the relationship between electricity and chemical reactions.

Nuclear Chemistry

The study of atomic nuclei and radioactive processes.

Medicinal Chemistry

The design and synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

The study of the formulation, preparation, quality, and analysis of medicines.

Food Chemistry

The study of the chemical composition and reactions of food.

Agricultural Chemistry

The application of chemistry to agriculture.

Geochemistry

The study of Earth's chemical composition and processes.

Atmospheric Chemistry

The study of chemical reactions occurring in Earth's atmosphere.

Surface Chemistry

The study of chemical phenomena occurring at surfaces and interfaces.

Nanochemistry

The chemistry of materials with dimensions between approximately $1$ and $100$ nanometers.

Computational Chemistry

The use of computer simulations to solve chemical problems.

Theoretical Chemistry

The development of mathematical models to explain chemical behavior.

Photochemistry

The study of chemical reactions initiated by light.

Green Chemistry

The design of chemical products and processes that minimize hazardous substances and waste.

Forensic Chemistry

The application of chemistry to criminal investigations and legal evidence.