Chapter 1, Problem 14STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The option which best explains the field of chemistry that investigates new form of packaging material that breaks down rapidly in the environment needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The study of structure, composition, properties of matter is known as chemistry. It has huge applications in every field. 

Answer to Problem 14STP

Correct answer: The correct option is “Environmental Chemistry”.

Explanation of Solution

Reason for correct option: The scientific knowledge of the biochemical and chemical phenomena (or aspects) that occur in natural areas is categorized as Environmental chemistry.

Conclusion

Reasons for incorrect options:

Biochemistry is the study of chemical procedures within and correlating to living organisms. It sometimes also called biological chemistry.

Theoretical chemistry works to contribute explanations and theories for chemical observations. It also searches about unanswered questions.

In inorganic chemistry, compounds do not bear carbon-hydrogen bond (C-H bond). These compounds are not included in organic chemistry.

Physical chemistry is the branch of chemistry that related to the physical structure or composition of chemical compounds. It commonly contains the applications of quantum mechanics and thermodynamics to chemistry.