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What is chemistry?

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

What does chemistry study within the natural sciences?

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.

Why is chemistry sometimes called the central science?

Chemistry provides a foundation for understanding both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level.

In what ways does chemistry contribute to other scientific disciplines?

<p>Chemistry explains aspects of plant growth, the formation of igneous rocks, how atmospheric ozone is formed, how environmental pollutants are degraded, the properties of the soil on the moon, how medications work, and more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of chemistry in relation to physics and biology?

<p>Chemistry occupies an intermediate position between physics and biology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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