physical chemistry

study of the physical properties of chemicals

Physical chemistry is the application of physics to macroscopic, microscopic, atomic, subatomic, and particulate phenomena in chemical systems within the field of chemistry traditionally using the principles, practices and concepts of thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics and kinetics. It is mostly defined as a large field of chemistry, in which several sub-concepts are applied; the inclusion of quantum mechanics is used to illustrate the application of physical chemistry to atomic and particulate chemical interaction or experimentation.
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Physical chemistry n. Scientific analysis of the properties and behavior of chemical systems primarily by physical theory and technique. [more]Physical chemistry - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances
(hypernym) chemistry, chemical science
(class) interface

A branch of chemistry that studies chemical phenomena from a physical and mathematical perspective. Physical chemistry includes chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, and statistical mechanics.