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Overview of the 5 Branches of Chemistry

Organic Chemistry - the study of carbon and its compounds; the study of thechemistry of life.

Inorganic Chemistry - the study of compounds not-covered by organicchemistry; the study of inorganic compounds or compounds which do not

contain a C-H bond. Many inorganic compounds are those which contain

metals.

Analytical Chemistry - the study of the chemistry of matter and the developmentof tools used to measure properties of matter.

Physical Chemistry - the branch of chemistry that applies physics to the study ofchemistry. Commonly this includes the applications of thermodynamics and

quantum mechanics to chemistry.

Biohemistry - the study of chemical processes that occur inside of livingorganisms.

TASKS OF A CHEMIST

A chemist has several tasks

1. Analyze organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical

properties, composition, structure, relationships, and reactions, utilizing

chromatography, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry techniques.

2. Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, and

chemical catalysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

3. Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, andanalytical methods.

4. Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating

efficiency and to diagnose malfunctions.

5. Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, and packaging on

composition and properties of foods.

6. Prepare test solutions, compounds, and reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct

test.

7. Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects,

interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.

8. Write technical papers and reports; and prepare standards and specifications for

processes, facilities, products, and tests.

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9. Direct, coordinate, and advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components

and physical properties of materials.

PROFFESSION/OCCUPATION NEEDS THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHEMISTRY

ChemistryTeachers,

Postsecondary

Chemists Materials

Scientists

ChemicalEngineers

Food Scientistsand

Technologists Pharmacists Chemical

Technicians

Molecular andCellular Biologists

Industrial Safetyand Health

Engineers

Embalmers Nurse

Anesthetists

Medical andClinical

Laboratory

Technicians Environmental

Science

Teachers,

Postsecondary

MaterialsEngineers

BiomedicalEngineers

Soil and PlantScientists

Biologists Biochemists and

Biophysicists

NuclearEngineers

HazardousMaterials

Removal Workers

Hydrologists Fire Investigators Geological

Sample Test

Technicians

BiologicalScience

Teachers,

Postsecondary

Geneticists Medical

Scientists, Except

Epidemiologists

EnvironmentalScientists and

Specialists,

Including Health

EnvironmentalEngineers

OccupationalHealth and

Safety Specialists

Medical andClinical

Laboratory

Technologists

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