Chemistry Fundamentals Quiz

The scope of chemistry includes the elements that make up matter, compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions, their composition, structure, properties, behavior, and the changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances.

Chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology, and it is sometimes called the central science because it provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level.

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

<p>Chemistry explains aspects of plant growth (botany), the formation of igneous rocks (geology), how atmospheric ozone is formed and how environmental pollutants are degraded (ecology), the properties of the soil on the moon (cosmochemistry), how medications work (pharmacology), and how to collect DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemistry also addresses the nature of chemical bonds in chemical compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers