BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY

 BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY 

Chemistry is defined as the science that examines the materials of the universe and changes that these materials undergo. The study of chemistry is commonly divided into eight major branches: 1. Physical Chemistry The branch of Chemistry that deals with laws and theories to understand the structure and changes of matter is called Physical Chemistry. 2. Organic Chemistry: The branch of Chemistry that deals with substances containing carbon ( Except carbonates, bicarbonates, oxides and carbides. 3. Inorganic Chemistry:  The branch of Chemistry that deals with elements and their compounds except organic compounds is called Inorganic Chemistry. 4. Biochemistry: The branch of Chemistry that deals with physical and chemical changes that occur in living organisms is called Biochemistry. 5. Industrial Chemistry: The branch of Chemistry that deals with the methods and use of technology in the large-scale production of useful substances is called industrial chemistry. 6. Nuclear Chemistry: The branch of Chemistry that deals with the changes that occur in atomic nuclei is called nuclear chemistry. 7. Environmental Chemistry: The branch of Chemistry that deals with the chemicals and toxic substances that pollute the environment and their adverse effects on human beings is called environmental chemistry. 8. Analytical Chemistry: The branch of Chemistry that deals with the methods and instruments for determining the composition of matter is called Analytical Chemistry.