Chemistry Branches Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the study of carbon-containing compounds called?

Physical chemistry
Biochemistry
Organic chemistry (correct)
Inorganic chemistry

Which type of chemistry is concerned with non-carbon compounds?

Organic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry (correct)
Biochemistry
Analytical chemistry

Which branch of chemistry focuses on the study of living organisms and life processes?

Analytical chemistry
Biochemistry (correct)
Physical chemistry
Organic chemistry

What is the central science and why is it called so?

Chemistry is sometimes called the central science because it provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level. Signup and view all the answers

How does chemistry explain the properties of the soil on the moon?

Chemistry explains the properties of the soil on the moon through the field of cosmochemistry. Signup and view all the answers

Why is chemistry considered to occupy an intermediate position between physics and biology?

Chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology due to its scope, which includes the study of matter and chemical elements, as well as their behavior and composition. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of applications of various fields of chemistry for economic purposes?

Applications of various fields of chemistry are used frequently for economic purposes in the chemical industry, such as in the production of pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, and materials. Signup and view all the answers

How has chemistry evolved over time, leading to the creation of further interdisciplinary fields of study?

Chemistry has evolved over time and now encompasses various areas of specialization, or subdisciplines, that continue to increase in number and interrelate to create further interdisciplinary fields of study. Signup and view all the answers