Chemistry

• Chemistry

  • Overview

    • Chemistry studies matter: its composition, structure, properties, and transformations. It connects the behavior of atoms and molecules with the materials and reactions observed in everyday life and in nature.

  • Organizing ideas

    • The Periodic Table of Elements arranges elements to make recurring patterns in atomic structure and chemical behavior visible.
    • Chemical bonds and molecular structure help explain why substances have different properties and how reactions rearrange matter.

  • Fields

    • Major areas include organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. Each emphasizes different materials, questions, or methods while sharing chemical principles.