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Say if a student were to go from an AP chemistry class to an AP physics class next year, what can he expect?
Originally posted by Tom
I always hated chemistry. There always seemed to be more exceptions than rules.
Yeah ... the universe sucks, doesn't it? We should redesign it.Originally posted by Tom
I always hated chemistry. There always seemed to be more exceptions than rules. "Carbon only bonds with 4 partners...except when it bonds with 5, like in these 134 instances..."
Physics is primarily concerned with the study of matter, energy, and their interactions in the natural world. It focuses on understanding the fundamental laws and principles that govern the behavior of objects and systems, from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest structures in the universe.
Physics uses a combination of mathematical models, experiments, and observations to explain and predict the behavior of physical systems. Chemistry, on the other hand, relies heavily on experimentation and observation to study the properties and reactions of different substances.
Physics is typically divided into five main branches: classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and relativity. Chemistry can be broadly classified into five branches as well: physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.
The laws of Physics are universal and apply to all physical systems, regardless of their size or composition. Chemistry, on the other hand, has many specific laws and principles that only apply to certain types of substances or reactions.
Some examples of phenomena that can be explained by Physics but not Chemistry include gravitational attraction, the behavior of light and other electromagnetic waves, and the laws of motion and energy conservation. These are all fundamental concepts that do not have direct analogues in Chemistry.