Chemistry Basics Quiz

Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter.

Chemistry studies the chemical elements that make up matter and compounds made of atoms, molecules, and ions: their composition, structure, properties, behavior, and the changes they undergo during reactions with other substances.

Chemistry provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level, explaining aspects of various scientific fields such as botany, geology, ecology, cosmochemistry, pharmacology, and forensics.

<p>Chemistry has evolved from ancient times and now encompasses various areas of specialization, or subdisciplines, that continue to increase in number and interrelate to create further interdisciplinary fields of study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The applications of various fields of chemistry are used frequently for economic purposes in the chemical industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers