What Are the 5 Branches of Chemistry?

There are many branches of chemistry or chemistry disciplines. The 5

main major branches of chemistry are considered to be organic
chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical
chemistry, and biochemistry.

Overview of the 5 Branches of Chemistry

1.. Organic Chemistry - The study of carbon and its compounds; the
study of the chemistry of life.

2. Inorganic Chemistry - The study of compounds not-covered by

organic chemistry; the study of inorganic compounds or compounds
which do not contain a C-H bond. Many inorganic compounds are
those which contain metals

3. Analytical Chemistry - The study of the chemistry of matter and

the development of tools used to measure properties of matter.

4. Physical Chemistry - The branch of chemistry that applies

physics to the study of chemistry. Commonly this includes the
applications of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics to chemistry.

5. Biochemistry - This is the study of chemical processes that occur

inside of living organisms.

Be aware, there are other ways chemistry may be divided into

categories. Other examples of branches of chemistry might include
polymer chemistry and geochemistry. Chemical engineering may also
be considered to be a chemistry discipline. There is also overlap
between disciplines. Biochemistry and organic chemistry, in particular,
share a lot in common.