Saturday, January 1, 2011

What is chemistry?

"The study of the matter, its composition, properties, and the changes it undergoes."

Branches of Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry -studies composition of  substances.
Organic Chemistry -compounds containing carbon
Inorganic Chemistry -substances without carbon
Biochemistry- Chemistry of living things
Physical Chemistry studies behavior of substances
                                       – rates and mechanisms of reactions
                                                                          – energy transfers
Why to study chemistry as a subject in higher secondary level?
  •  To understand the natural world
  • Prepare for a career
    –Directly- in a lab
        – Indirectly- problem solving and thinking skills 

So i have planned to discuss some important concepts of higher secondary chemistry course in the upcoming posts,which the students feel difficult to understand in the class room teaching.Also it will be usefull to prepare yourself for entrance examinations like AIEEE,IIT,JIPMER,etc..