Branches of chemistry

Imagine you discovered a new element on another planet. Which branch of chemistry would help you understand its properties and potential uses on Earth?

• Organic Chemistry

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• Inorganic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

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You are a scientist trying to develop a method to detect trace amounts of toxic substances in drinking water. Which branch of chemistry would you rely on?

• Organic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

Imagine you are working on a project to reduce the environmental impact of plastic waste. Which branch of chemistry could help you develop biodegradable plastics?

• Organic Chemistry

• Environmental Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

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You have been asked to analyze the nutritional content of a new superfood. Which branch of chemistry would be most useful for this task?

• Biochemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

If you wanted to study how enzymes catalyze reactions in the human body, which branch of chemistry would you focus on?

• Organic Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

Suppose you are developing a new type of battery that needs to store more energy and charge faster. Which branch of chemistry would be crucial in your research?

• Physical Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

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If you were to create a sensor that can detect pollutants in the air with high sensitivity, which branch of chemistry would you leverage?

• Organic Chemistry

• Environmental Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Biochemistry

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Imagine you are developing a chemical sensor to monitor glucose levels in diabetic patients. Which branch of chemistry would you primarily explore?

• Organic Chemistry

• Biochemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Environmental Chemistry

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If you wanted to study the impact of agricultural chemicals on soil health, which branch of chemistry would you investigate?

• Organic Chemistry

• Environmental Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

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Suppose you are interested in how chemical reactions occur at the molecular level and want to use spectroscopy to study them. Which branch of chemistry would you focus on?

• Organic Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry

• Biochemistry

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