Chemistry

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Chemistry

Chemistry (pronounced: /ˈkɛmɪstri/) is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure, properties, and changes of matter. The term "chemistry" comes from the word chemia, a term used in the 16th century to refer to the art of transmuting metals.

History

The history of chemistry can be traced back to the alchemy of the medieval period. Alchemy was a philosophical and protoscientific tradition that aimed to transform base metals into noble metals. The modern discipline of chemistry began to develop in the 17th century with the work of Robert Boyle and other pioneers.

Branches of Chemistry

Chemistry is divided into several branches, including:

Related Terms

  • Atom: The smallest unit of a chemical element that retains the properties of that element.
  • Molecule: A group of atoms bonded together.
  • Compound: A substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together.
  • Element: A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
  • Reaction: A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

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