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Is theoretical chemistry a branch of physics?

  • No

  • Yes

  • It's a branch of biochemistry

  • It's a branch of organic chemistry

Answer

While theoretical chemistry does draw on many of the concepts of physics, it is not a branch of physics. Theoretical chemistry is a field of chemistry that uses mathematical and computational methods to understand the behavior of atoms, molecules, and materials. Physics, on the other hand, is the study of the fundamental laws of nature, including the laws of motion, energy, and force.
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