The study of modern chemistry can be split into two types of research: pure and applied.
Pure Chemistry: Pure chemistry is concerned with a greater understanding of the theories behind how matter is changing in chemical reactions.
Pure chemistry is considered the basics. Only understanding why or what something is rather than what you can do with something
Pure chemistry involves the concept of “why is this that way” or “how does this work” and works towards answering that question. Once that question is answered, you move onto the next thing, there’s no next step
Note: Pure chemistry is also referred to as pure research
Applied Chemistry: Applied chemistry is chemistry that is directed toward a specific practical goal or application.
Applied chemistry is the process of using previous knowledge to achieve a goal
Think of applied chemistry as researching and using knowledge with the goal to use that knowledge to help (or potentially hurt) people or the environment.