Branches of Chemistry Quiz

What is the study of elements and the reactions between them called?

• Analytical chemistry

• Organic chemistry

• Physical chemistry

• Biochemistry

Which branch of chemistry focuses on the chemical components of substances?

• Analytical chemistry

• Physical chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Nuclear chemistry

What is the study of carbon-based compounds called?

• Analytical chemistry

• Organic chemistry

• Inorganic chemistry

• Biochemistry

Which branch of chemistry studies the properties and reactions of all chemical elements and compounds that are not hydrocarbons?

• Analytical chemistry

• Physical chemistry

• Inorganic chemistry

• Biochemistry

What is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms called?

• Analytical chemistry

• Physical chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Nuclear chemistry

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Which branch of chemistry applies the principles of physics to the study of chemical systems?

• Physical chemistry

• Organic chemistry

• Inorganic chemistry

• Biochemistry

What is the subfield of physical chemistry that focuses on the energy changes associated with chemical and physical changes called?

• Thermochemistry

• Electrochemistry

• Nuclear chemistry

• Biochemistry

What is the study of the electric force in chemical compounds and reactions called?

• Thermochemistry

• Electrochemistry

• Nuclear chemistry

• Biochemistry

What is the study of nuclear processes and reactions called?

• Thermochemistry

• Electrochemistry

• Nuclear chemistry

• Biochemistry

Which branch of chemistry studies radioactive elements and their applications?

• Thermochemistry

• Electrochemistry

• Nuclear chemistry

• Biochemistry