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Explain the central position of chemistry in the scientific disciplines and provide an example to illustrate its role in interdisciplinary studies.
Chemistry is considered the central science as it provides a foundation for understanding various scientific disciplines. For example, it explains aspects of plant growth in botany, the formation of igneous rocks in geology, and how medications work in pharmacology.
What is the scope of chemistry's subject and how does it relate to physics and biology?
Chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology and studies the chemical elements that make up matter, compounds made of atoms, molecules, and ions, their composition, structure, properties, behavior, and changes during reactions.
Describe the evolution of chemistry as a scientific field and its current areas of specialization.
Chemistry has evolved and now encompasses various areas of specialization or subdisciplines which continue to increase in number and interrelate to create further interdisciplinary fields of study.
How does chemistry contribute to understanding and addressing environmental issues?
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Explain the economic significance of various fields of chemistry in the chemical industry.
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What are some applications of inorganic chemistry in the chemical industry?
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What are the characteristics of many inorganic compounds in terms of their ionic bonding and electric charges?
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What are some examples of inorganic compounds and their composition?
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What are the important classes of inorganic compounds?
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What are some characteristics of inorganic compounds in terms of their melting points and ease of crystallization?
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