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What is the scope of chemistry's subject?
Chemistry's subject encompasses the composition, structure, properties, behavior, and changes of matter and chemical compounds, as well as the nature of chemical bonds in compounds.
How does chemistry relate to other scientific disciplines?
Chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology, providing a foundation for understanding basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level.
Give an example of how chemistry explains phenomena in other scientific fields.
Chemistry explains aspects of plant growth (botany), the formation of igneous rocks (geology), atmospheric ozone formation and environmental pollutant degradation (ecology), soil properties on the moon (cosmochemistry), and medication functionality (pharmacology).
What does chemistry study within the natural sciences?
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Why is chemistry sometimes referred to as the central science?
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