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Definition of Chemistry.

Today I woke up at 6 0' Clock in the morning, brushed the teeth, rinsed my mouth and washed the face with a splash of water. Then, I went in the bathroom, and enjoyed a hot water shower; Got out of the bathroom, applied organic oil, to my hairs and moisturizer to my body. After this, I went towards my wardrobe, took out a beautiful pair of cotton formals, wore it and thus, I was ready to go in the field.
Dear readers, this is a small glimpse of my daily routine, where I used a plastic brush, hot water, tooth paste, hair oil, moisturizer, cloths, and like this there are millions of things, which I and you people must have come across, are possible due to Chemistry.
Chemistry basically is a science of matter. Matter includes all the substances of the Universe. 
Definition of Chemistry:
"In chemistry, we study the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter". If you are a student then you might be thinking that laboratory is the only place where we see chemistry in action but you would amazed to know that every moment around you chemistry happens. The air we breath, the food we cook, boiling water, burning of a candle, iron corrodes, plant grows, food enters into our bodies, tarnishing of silver, ripening of fruit And, like this there are numerous number of natural and manmade phenomenons where a unique chemical reactions occurs and chemistry happens, which you will come to know eventually.

Branches of Chemistry:

Chemistry



There are 5 main branches of Chemistry which are as follows: I'm
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  • Organic chemistry: This, branch of chemistry studies structure, properties and reactions of  molecules containing carbon and hydrogen. Compounds formed of organic molecules are called organic compounds. This, Organic molecules/substance/compounds along with carbon and hydrogen may also contain trace amounts of, Nitrogen, Halogens, Phosphorus, Silicon and Sulphur.

  • Analytical Chemistry: This, branch of chemistry studies, analyze, identifies, and quantifies the composition of matter(Organic or Inorganic). Analytical chemistry also involves the separation of constituents of matter. 

  • Physical Chemistry: This, branch of chemistry studies the physical and fundamental behavior of chemical compounds taking part in chemical processes and systems. This particular branch can measure, quantify, and govern the behavior of electrons, atoms and molecules in the chemical processes and systems.

  • Inorganic Chemistry: This, branch of chemistry studies properties, reactions and structure of Inorganic and Organometallic compounds.

  • Biochemistry: This, branch of chemistry studies the chemical reactions and systems occurring among  all living organisms.

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