Chemistry is the branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is

composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such
reactions to form new substances Many people think of chemists as being white-coated
scientists mixing strange liquids in a laboratory, but the truth is we are all chemists.
Understanding basic chemistry concepts is important for almost every profession.
Chemistry is part of everything in our lives.

Every material in existence is made up of matter — even our own bodies. Chemistry is
involved in everything we do, from growing and cooking food to cleaning our homes and
bodies to launching a space shuttle. Chemistry is one of the physical sciences that help
us to describe and explain our world.

.chemistry is actually made up of five branches which can be described briefly as

follows Analytical chemistry uses qualitative and quantitative observation to identify and
measure the physical and chemical properties of substances. In a sense, all chemistry
is analytical.
Physical chemistry combines chemistry with physics. Physical chemists study how
matter and energy interact. Thermodynamics and quantum mechanics are two of the
important branches of physical chemistry.
Organic chemistry specifically studies compounds that contain the element carbon.
Carbon has many unique properties that allow it to form complex chemical bonds and
very large molecules. Organic chemistry is known as the “Chemistry of Life” because all
of the molecules that make up living tissue have carbon as part of their makeup.
Inorganic chemistry studies materials such as metals and gases that do not have
carbon as part of their makeup.
Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes that occur within living organisms.
is known as the “Chemistry of Life” because all of the molecules that make up living
tissue have carbon as part of their makeup.

Highschool chemistry is usually tested in both a qualitative and quantative manner

In the qualitative analysis procedure, the chemical properties of an unknown substance are determined
by systematically reacting the unknown with a number of different reagents. By predetermining what the
particular reaction will produce if a specific ion is present, the ions that actually are in the solution can be
identified. For example, if a reaction is known to produce a precipitate if ion A is present and a precipitate
is formed when the reaction is run, then ion A may be present in solution (there may be, and usually are,
other ions that will also precipitate with a particular reagent). If no precipitate is formed when the reaction
is run, then ion A is clearly not present in the unknown solution and a different reaction will have to be run
to determine what ions are present.
Quantitative Analysis refers to analyses in which the amount or concentration of an analyte may be
determined (estimated) and expressed as a numerical value in appropriate units. Qualitative
Analysis may take place with Quantitative Analysis, but Quantitative Analysis requires the
identification (qualification) of the analyte for which numerical estimates are given.
if you take classes in chemistry, you'll apply math and logic, which can make
studying chemistry a challenge if you are weak in those areas. However, anyone
can understand the basics of how things work... and that's the study of chemistry.