Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The reason for chemistry to be known as the central science needs to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Chemistry is the branch of science which studies the composition of matter and explains their properties. It is used to study the reactions involving formation of new substances.
Answer to Problem 33A
Chemistry is called the central science as it connects physical science to the life science.
Explanation of Solution
Chemistry is called the central science because it connects different branches of science like physical science such as physics, and conceptual life sciences such as biology or medicine and engineering.
The nature of this relationship is an important topic in scientometrics and philosophy of chemistry.
Hence, due to its behavior as a connector between applied science and
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