Branches of Chemistry Quiz

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Branches of Chemistry

Physical Chemistry studies the relationships between matter's composition and physical properties, including the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids, as well as the effects of temperature and radiation.
Organic Chemistry focuses on covalent compounds of carbon and hydrogen (hydrocarbons) and their derivatives, encompassing natural and synthesized compounds. It's relevant to petroleum, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
Inorganic Chemistry examines all elements and their compounds excluding carbon and hydrogen, playing a significant role in industries like glass, cement, ceramics, and metallurgy.
Biochemistry involves the study of the structure, composition, and chemical processes of substances in living organisms, linking to fields such as medicine and agriculture.
Industrial Chemistry pertains to the large-scale manufacture of chemical compounds, including basic chemicals like ammonia and sulfuric acid, which are raw materials for numerous industries.
Nuclear Chemistry deals with radioactivity and nuclear processes, focusing on atomic energy applications in medical treatments, food preservation, and power generation.
Environmental Chemistry explores environmental components and human impact, integrating knowledge from biology and ecology to address pollution and improve environmental quality.
Analytical Chemistry focuses on the separation and analysis of samples to identify component identities and quantities, vital for food, water, and clinical analyses.

Fundamentals of Chemistry

Matter is defined as anything with mass that occupies space, consisting of pure substances or mixtures.
Substances have fixed compositions and properties, while mixtures can be homogeneous (uniform composition) or heterogeneous (non-uniform composition).

Elements

Modern chemistry recognizes 118 elements, with 92 occurring naturally. Elements are substances made of the same type of atoms and cannot be decomposed by ordinary chemical means.
Commonly found elements include oxygen (47% in Earth's crust), silicon (28%), and aluminum (7.8%).
Elements can be solid, liquid, or gas, with metals comprising about 80% of all known elements.

Compounds and Mixtures

Compounds are formed by chemically combining two or more elements in fixed ratios, resulting in new properties.
Mixtures occur when substances are combined physically, retaining their individual properties and can be separated by physical methods.
Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition (e.g., air), while heterogeneous mixtures do not (e.g., soil).

Difference between Compound and Mixture

Compounds form through chemical combinations, losing individual identities, while mixtures are mere physical combinations that maintain individual properties.
Compounds have fixed compositions; mixtures do not, and compounds cannot be separated by physical means unlike mixtures.

Atomic Number and Mass Number

The atomic number (Z) represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus, defining the element. All atoms of an element share the same atomic number.

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Test your knowledge on the various branches of chemistry, focusing on physical and organic chemistry. Explore concepts related to the composition, properties, and behaviors of matter, as well as the study of covalent compounds. Challenge yourself with questions that cover the fundamentals and applications of these crucial areas in chemistry.