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What is the scope of chemistry's subject?
What is the scope of chemistry's subject?
The composition, structure, properties, behavior, and changes of matter and compounds.
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?
Because it provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level.
Give an example of a field outside of chemistry that is impacted by it.
Give an example of a field outside of chemistry that is impacted by it.
Botany (plant growth), geology (formation of igneous rocks), ecology (formation of atmospheric ozone and environmental pollutant degradation), cosmochemistry (properties of the soil on the moon), pharmacology (how medications work), and forensics (collection of DNA evidence at a crime scene).
What are some areas of specialisation within chemistry?
What are some areas of specialisation within chemistry?
For what purposes are the applications of various fields of chemistry used?
For what purposes are the applications of various fields of chemistry used?
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