Chemistry

Chemical reactions happen all around us: when we light a match, start a car, eat dinner, or walk the dog. A chemical reaction is the process by which substances bond together (or break bonds) and, in doing so, either release or consume energy (see our Chemical Reactions module).

Dartmouth's Department of Chemistry offers two separate sequences in general chemistry. A majority of our students are enrolled in Chemistry 5-6. In addition, there is a fall-term honors section, Chemistry 10, available only to especially well-prepared First Year students.

Where and when did chemistry originate? Some chemists would identify ancient Egypt as the birthplace of chemistry because of that culture's glassworks, cosmetics, and mummification techniques.

Chemistry is such a broad subject and one so full of detail that it is easy for a newcomer to find it somewhat overwhelming, if not intimidating.

This is a collection of 10 fun and interesting basic chemistry facts.

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News about chemistry. Commentary and archival information about chemistry from The New York Times.

Scientific American chemistry information and articles.

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Chemistry is a branch of physical science that studies the composition, structure, properties and change of matter.