Name the branch of science that studies the composition and properties of substances and various elementary forms of matter.
Chemistry is the study of matter and how it behaves and interacts with other matter and energy. Chemists use the laws of physics, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics to understand and explain chemical processes. Chemistry is used to understand and develop new materials, medicines, and energy sources.
Chemistry - The Study of Matter
Atomic Structure: The structure of an atom, which consists of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons in different energy levels. Molecular Structure: The arrangement of atoms in a molecule, which is determined by the type of bonds that hold the atoms together. Chemical Bonding: The force that holds atoms together in a molecule and is a result of electrons being shared between atoms.
Concepts:
The word 'chemistry' is derived from the ancient Egyptian word 'khēme' meaning 'earth' or 'black land'. Molecules rotate faster in hot temperatures and slower in cold temperatures. A single drop of water contains around one septillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) molecules.
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