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TheBox:
Hello, I am studying basic Chemistry and in an introduction video I have watched , it explains Chemistry as the  study of the composition and properties of matter .

Being an expert in Physics , I found this explanation a bit strange because in Physics we also study the composition and properties of matter .


My question is , is the composition and properties in Chemistry based on a select group of matter elements ? Meaning some elements have no chemical properties ?

I have noticed lots of viewers of this forum never online, perhaps one of you could step up and engage in this discussion too .

Borek:
There is some overlap, but basically physics and chemistry work on slightly different levels. Physics doesn't care much about how molecules interact and convert into each other, chemistry does.

TheBox:

--- Quote from: Borek on November 03, 2024, 02:49:20 PM ---There is some overlap, but basically physics and chemistry work on slightly different levels. Physics doesn't care much about how molecules interact and convert into each other, chemistry does.

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Well actually fluid dynamics ,viscosity , density etc can be used for physics or chemistry . Descibing reactions of physical process is a part of physics so chemical reactions apply too because there is physics involved .

In example a pebble has no chemical reaction to another pebble , the pebble has zero chemistry involved.

Chemistry doesn't apply to all matter ? Is my thinking correct of this or does a pebble have chemistry ?

Chemistry is the study of matter that has chemical properties ? Would that be correct ?

Borek:

--- Quote from: TheBox on November 03, 2024, 03:56:59 PM ---reactions of physical process
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No idea what it is intended to mean.


--- Quote ---In example a pebble has no chemical reaction to another pebble , the pebble has zero chemistry involved.
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Depends on the pebble. Most don't react chemically, some do, albeit very slowly. Plus, pebble has a chemical composition which allows us to predict its chemical reactions. If you put a dolomite pebble in an acid it will react producing carbon dioxide, this is not something physicists deal with.


--- Quote ---Chemistry doesn't apply to all matter ? Is my thinking correct of this or does a pebble have chemistry ?

Chemistry is the study of matter that has chemical properties ? Would that be correct ?

--- End quote ---

All matter build of atoms has chemical properties. Is some exotic cases (like plasma for example) chemistry is the least important thing, as it deals with energies much lower that those involved in interactions between ionized atoms present in plasma. Some other types of matter (like quark–gluon plasma or degenerate matter) are also in the interaction energy range that is beyond what chemistry describes.

TheBox:


All matter build of atoms has chemical properties.
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Well before I leave this forum I will have to disagree with you . All matter does not have chemical properties and not all things are made of atoms .

As with other subjects , I can see that Chemistry has also added a complete garbage to extend the subject educationally .

My house is made of bricks , the bricks of my house do not have a chemical reaction . House bricks don't transition like two chemicals mixing , having a reaction .

Anyway thanks for your time , you have closed too many of my threads for no reason for me to feel welcome on this forum .

Sorry my awkward question make you feel inadequate to answer .

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