Chemistry Areas of Study

Organic Chemistry

The study of all chemicals containing carbon

Example of Organic Chemistry

Inhaler that an athlete uses that holds a medicine that contains carbon that makes her lungs open and forces her to breathe.

Inorganic Chemistry

The study of chemicals that, in general, do not contain carbon.

First Example of Inorganic Chemistry

Studying bones that do not contain carbon.

Second example of Inorganic Chemistry

Studying how much sodium chloride, or salt, is in a food.

Biochemistry

The study of processes that take place in organisms. Anything processed that goes on in the physical body (respiration, reproduction, digestion, etc.).

Example of Biochemistry

Studying muscles building from the food an athlete eats that make ATP.

Analytical Chemistry

The area of study that focuses on the composition of matter.

First Example of Analytical Chemistry

Testing water to look for the presence and concentration of lead or pesticides to ensure its safe to drink.

Second Example of Analytical Chemistry

Check blood to see the levels of glucose to check for diabetes.

Physical Chemistry

The area that deals with the mechanism, the rate, and the energy transfer that occurs when a matter undergoes a change

Example of Physical Chemistry

Studying the phase change of water from liquid to gas when boiling