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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 chemistry3

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

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

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

6. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Organic chemistry is the study of chemical compounds consist primarily
of 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 Oxides

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

9. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Analytical chemistry is the study of separation, identification and quantification
of 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
living organisms.
Protein synthesis Composition of DNA Structure of hormones

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