chemistry terms

What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is the scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter.

What is an Atom?

An atom is the smallest unit of ordinary matter that forms a chemical element. It consists of a nucleus (protons and neutrons) and orbiting electrons.

What is a Molecule?

A molecule is an electrically neutral group of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

What is a Chemical Reaction?

A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the chemical transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

What is the Periodic Table?

The Periodic Table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, organized by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.