Chemistry

Hóa học

Chemistry is the scientific study of matter, its properties, composition, structure, and the changes it undergoes during chemical reactions. It bridges physics and biology, exploring how atoms and molecules interact to form everything in our world.

Key Questions

•What is matter made of?
•How do atoms bond to form molecules?
•What drives chemical reactions?

Subfields & Specializations (5)

Organic Chemistry

Hóa hữu cơ

Study of carbon-containing compounds

Inorganic Chemistry

Hóa vô cơ

Study of non-carbon compounds and materials

Physical Chemistry

Hóa lý

Application of physics to chemical systems

Analytical Chemistry

Hóa phân tích

Methods for identifying and quantifying matter

Biochemistry

Hóa sinh

Chemical processes within living organisms