branches of chemistry organic chemistry biochemistry physical chemistry inorganic chemistry

Terms in this set (16)



Organic Chemistry Study of carbon and the chemicals in living
organisms.


Photosynthesis An example of organic chemistry where there is
a change in the chemical composition of the
living plant.


Hydrocarbons Compounds that are composed of carbon and
hydrogen, e.g., Methane, Propane, Butane,
Benzene, Plastics.

, Medicinal Chemistry The design, development, and synthesis of
medicinal drugs, overlapping with
pharmacology.


Organometallic Chemistry The study of chemical compounds containing
bonds between carbon and a metal.


Polymer Chemistry The study of the chemistry of polymers.


Physical Organic Chemistry The study of the interrelationships between
structure and reactivity in organic molecules.