What is the difference between Chemistry and Green Chemistry?

Chemistry is the study of matter, the way matter (atoms and molecules and compounds) interacts to give rise to a whole range of processes. It is also the study of the behavior of individual atoms, molecules and compounds. Chemistry is also known as the “central science” because the study of Chemistry is also important for Physics and Biology. Chemistry is, basically, the study of all the different types of atoms, molecules, compounds and the processes and phenomena that happen when they interact.

Green Chemistry is a specific field of Chemistry involving the study of atoms, molecules, compounds and determining whether the usage of such matter is safe for the environment.

DIFFERENCES:

1. Chemistry is a very broad science, meaning that it covers a large range of theories, whereas, Green Chemistry is only a fraction of Chemistry.
2. Chemistry aims at developing chemicals for the welfare of the humans, whereas Green Chemistry aims at developing chemicals for the welfare of the humans but in the same time, not adversely affecting the environment.