Introduction to chemistry

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1. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY M. S. KHAN

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Origin of word “CHEMISTRY” 1 What is chemistry? 2 Branches of chemistry 3

3. ORIGIN OF WORD “CHEMISTRY” Arab Language: Arabic Word : Alkimia (the art of transformation)

4. Chemistry is the study of composition, structure, properties and c hange of matter. WHAT IS CHEMISTRY?

5. BRANCHES OF CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Bio C hemistry Physical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry

6. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Organic chemistry is the study of chemical compounds consist primarily o f carbon and hydrogen. Medicines & Drugs Detergents Plastics

7. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Inorganic chemistry is the study of chemical compounds that do not contain C-H bonds. Elements Minerals O xides

8. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY Physical chemistry is the application of techniques and theories of physics t o the chemical systems. Electroplating Combustion Fluorescence

9. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Analytical chemistry is the study of separation, identification and quantification o f the chemical components of the matter. Quality testing of water Investigation of crime Examination of blood

10. BIO - CHEMISTRY Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes that takes place in l iving organisms. Protein synthesis Composition of DNA Structure of hormones

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