the branches of chemistry. 11 branches of chemistry

 

Written by Ali Subhan Kiani

Dec 13 2021 3 min read

There are a lot of branches of chemistry but today we are going to explain 11 branches of chemistry

Branches of chemistry

As we know that chemistry is serving humanity everywhere in our environment. Due to its wide scope in chemistry is divided into following main branches.

 Physical chemistry

Physical chemistry is the branch of chemistry which deals with relationship between composition and physical properties of matter and the changes in them. It deals with the laws and principle governing the combination of atom and molecules in chemical reaction.

Organic chemistry

Organic chemistry is the branch of chemistry which deals with hydrocarbons and their derivatives. Organic chemistry is the study of structure, properties, composition, reaction, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds, which include hydrocarbons except oxides, carbonates bicarbonates and cynites. The gasoline, plastic, detergents, dyes, food additives, natural gas, and medicines are studied in the organic chemistry.

Inorganic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry is the branch of chemistry which deals with the all elements and their compounds except hydrocarbons. These compounds are usually obtained from non-living organisms. All capable areas of chemical industry. Such as glass, cement, ceramics and metallurgy

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the branch of chemistry which deals with the compounds of living organisms. Plants and animals and metabolism and synthesis in the living body such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Biochemistry helps us to understand that how living organisms obtained energy from food. It tells that how disorder or deficiency of biomolecules causes disease. This branch is useful in medicine, agriculture and food science.

Industrial chemistry

The branch of chemistry which deals with the study of chemical process involved in the chemical industries for the manufacture of synthetic products like fertilizers, glass, cement and medicines is called as industrial chemistry

Nuclear chemistry

Nuclear chemistry is the branch of chemistry which deals with the radioactivity, nuclear process and properties. Radioactive elements are widely used in medicines as diagnostic tools and as a means of treatment, especially for cancer, preservation of food and generation of electric power reactors.

Environmental chemistry

It is the branch of chemistry which deals with the study of the interaction of chemical materials and their effect on their effect on the environment of animals and plants. Personal hygiene, pollution, health hazards are the important areas of environmental chemistry.

Analytical chemistry

Analytical chemistry is the branch of chemistry which deals with separation and analysis of kind, quality and quantity of various components in given substance, it is used in chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy.

Medicinal chemistry

The branch of chemistry which deals with synthetic organic chemistry, pharmacology and various biological specialties. The medicinal chemistry is used in synthesis of chemicals, bioactive molecule (drugs) and pharmaceutical agents.

Quantum chemistry

The branch of chemistry which deals with application, mechanics and experiments of physical models in chemical system. It is also called molecular quantum mechanics.

Green chemistry

The branch of chemistry which deals with study of process and designing products, which are composed of less hazardous substances. It is also known as sustainable chemistry.

Safer chemical (polyphenylsulfon), less hazardous chemical (poly carbons) and safer solvents are examples of green chemistry. The main purpose of this branch is to use waste materials efficiently and improvement of energy efficiency in chemical industry.