What Is Pure Chemistry?
Have you ever wondered why water freezes or how nylon is made? Do you like to figure things out just for fun, even if you can't necessarily use the information for anything? You might enjoy pure chemistry.
If we step into the field of chemistry we will see there are two broad categories: applied chemistry and pure chemistry. You can think of each branch as sisters. Although they are related, they have very unique differences. Pure chemistry is the ability to study something for your own knowledge benefit. On the other hand, applied chemistry is the process of using your knowledge for an intended purpose or application.
Let's think of it this way, pure chemistry is our theoretical brain of chemistry. This simply means that, as a pure chemist, you like to investigate the theory or principles of important chemistry topics. Applied chemistry is our practical brain of chemistry. As an applied chemist, you research the different ways to solve real world problems.
But wait a minute; did you know pure chemistry could help its sister, applied chemistry? Yep, it can! Findings from pure chemistry research can provide a great stepping stone for applied chemistry research. There are so many projects created from scientists who were curious about something, which in the end, led to useful discoveries.
