Branches of Chemistry
the study of carbon-containing compounds
organic chemistry
the study of composition, structure, and properties of matter, processes that matter undergoes, and the energy change that accompanies these processes
chemistry
the smallest unit of an element that maintains the chemical identity of that element
atom
depends on the type of matter present
extensive property
has no definite shape nor volume
gas
the study of the properties and changes of matter and their relation to energy
physical chemistry
research generally carried out to solve a problem
analytical research
a substance that can be broken down into simple stable substances
compound
characteristic that can be observed or measured without changing the identity of the substance
physical property
rows on the periodic table
period
the identification of the components and composition of materials
analytical chemistry
involves the production and use of products that that improve our quality of life
technological development
a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler, stable substance and is made of one type of atom
element
measure of the amount of matter
mass
has definite shape and volume
solid
the use of mathematics and computers to understand the principles behind observed chemical behavior and to design and predict the properties of new compounds
theoretical chemistry
research carried out for the sake of increasing knowledge
basic research
type of mixture that is not uniform throughout ex: trail mix
heterogeneous
does not depend on the amount of matter present
intensive property
has definite shape but no definite volume
liquid
the study of substances and processes occurring in living things
biochemistry
any substance that has a definite composition
chemical
type of mixture that is uniform throughout
homogeneous
the substances ability to undergo changes that transform into different substances
chemical property
columns on the periodic table
groups