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What is the difference between physics and chemistry? How would you explain it to someone who has studied graduate level physics and chemistry but has never heard of the terms "physics" or "chemistry"?
ehrenfest said:What is the difference between physics and chemistry? How would you explain it to someone who has studied graduate level physics and chemistry but has never heard of the terms "physics" or "chemistry"?
Pengwuino said:...?
Pengwuino said:...?
arunma said:How the heck do you study graduate level physics and/or chemistry and not learn those terms (or their equivalents in whatever language you speak)? But hey, I'll bite.
Chemistry is the study of chemical reactions involving valence electrons. Physics is about mathematical descriptions of physical processes involving matter and energy. Physicists calculate stuff and run experiments. Chemists throw stuff together and see what happens.
Chemistry is the study of chemical reactions involving valence electrons. Physics is about mathematical descriptions of physical processes involving matter and energy. Physicists calculate stuff and run experiments. Chemists throw stuff together and see what happens.
ehrenfest said:That was a hypothetical situation. Such a person may not exist.
ehrenfest said:What is the difference between physics and chemistry? How would you explain it to someone who has studied graduate level physics and chemistry but has never heard of the terms "physics" or "chemistry"?
octelcogopod said:I'm still confused about the difference
russ_watters said:If I were a bee, would I still like cheese?
Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the interactions between them, while chemistry is the study of the composition, properties, and reactions of matter.
Yes, many principles from physics, such as thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, are used to explain and predict chemical reactions and properties of matter.
Physics is considered to be the older of the two fields, with roots dating back to ancient Greek philosophers. Chemistry as a distinct discipline developed later with the work of alchemists.
Physics tends to focus on quantitative measurements and mathematical models, while chemistry often involves more qualitative observations and chemical reactions. However, both fields use experimentation to test hypotheses and gather data.
Yes, there are many areas where the two fields overlap, such as in the study of atomic and molecular structure, materials science, and biophysics. Both fields also rely on the fundamental principles of mathematics and scientific inquiry.