Branches of Chemistry – Pure, Applied

The two main branches of Chemistry are Pure Chemistry and Applied Chemistry

1. Pure Chemistry

Pure Chemistry is the study of basic principles and theories of chemistry without considering practical use or application. It involves exploring the properties, structure, and behaviour of matter at a molecular and atomic level, analysing the interactions and transformation of substances, understanding the behaviour of atoms and molecules, discovering new compounds, and improving technologies.

2. Applied Chemistry

Applied Chemistry is the branch of chemistry that studies the practical applications of chemical knowledge in various fields. It focuses on applying chemistry and its principles to solve real-world problems using scientific methods. It has diverse applications in food science, medicine, pharmaceuticals, material sciences, agriculture and environmental science.

Branches of Pure Chemistry

The main branches of pure chemistry are:

a. Physical Chemistry

Physical chemistry is a branch of chemistry that combines principles from physics and chemistry to study the relationship between the physical properties of matter and its chemical composition and behaviour.

b. Organic Chemistry

Organic chemistry is the branch of chemistry that studies carbon-based molecules and their properties, composition, and reactions.

c. Inorganic chemistry

Inorganic chemistry is the branch of chemistry that studies non-carbon- based compounds and their properties, composition, and reactions. It includes the study of the properties of elements, their compounds and their behaviours in different conditions.