Organic Chemistry

If you have a curiosity for chemistry then you would be interested to know about the different branches of the subject. Understanding the various concepts, facts and the different branches of chemistry will help you select your major in school, especially if you plan to take up a career as a chemist. Let me begin by telling you that every branch of science deals with the study of diverse aspects of nature.

Chemistry and its different branches can actually be further divided into several other sub branches. This branch of science has the widest range of application in real life. It is the science of molecules and atoms. This domain extends everywhere in the world. There are no boundaries separating the different divisions of sub-divisions of the subject. They are simply segregated for our convenience. Here are some of the main branches of the subject.

Inorganic Chemistry: It deals with the study of different types of inorganic compounds. Alternatively, it can be defined as the branch that deals with the compounds which are not organic in character. This may include the study of bases, acids, salts, and different kinds of inorganic chemicals. The properties of the metals and non-metals, and their interactions with each other are studied in detail. This branch is also sub divided in various branches according to their applications in real life. Read the rest of this entry »

We live in a technology-driven world as we all are dependent on technology in a way or two. And now, technology is making its impact on education as well. With the help of Internet, students can study their desired subjects, courses by staying online from their home or any other place. Books have a limitation as they can contain information only to some extent and also, the information provided is static. Sometimes, pictures and models are available in the books but it’s not possible to zoom-in or zoom-out to get a clear view.

Online education is getting support from all over the world as it can easily overcome the limitations of books and teachers to some extent. While studying online, a student can be at a different place and the teacher can be at some other place. Also, it is very easy to create and upload videos related to subjects so as to help a student to understand things more clearly. Interactive sessions can also be held online so as to allow students to ask their queries with the concerned teacher.

Now, it is even possible to study Chemistry online. Chemistry is the science related to properties of matter along with their structure and composition. It is a physical science that deals with study of molecules, crystals, atoms and these are studied either in isolation or in combination. Chemistry uses the concepts of entropy and energy along with spontaneity to understand the things in depth. An individual who is studying chemistry needs to understand the changes undergoing during chemical reactions as chemical reactions are widely used while studying chemistry. Read the rest of this entry »

A chemical reaction is a process that always results in the conversion of reactants into product or products. The substance or substances initially involved in a chemical reaction are called reactants. A type of a chemical reaction is usually characterized by the type of chemical change, and it yields one or more products which are, in general, different from the reactants.

Generally speaking, chemical reactions encompass changes that strictly involve the motion of electrons in the forming and breaking of chemical bonds. Chemical equations are often used to describe the chemical transformations of elementary particles that occur during the reaction.

Read the rest of this entry »