The Subatomic Scale

• The subatomic scale involves the study of particles that are smaller than the size of atoms, generally referred to as subatomic particles.
• At this scale, the dual nature of particles is the reason that subatomic particles are sometimes referred to as waves or energy.
• The study of physical chemistry at a very advanced level involves the study of subatomic particles.
• The study of these particles also has applications in the field of nuclear chemistry.

As the name suggests, physical chemistry uses the techniques, theories and principles that are associated with physics to explain certain aspects of chemistry. It can be noted that factors, such as temperature and pressure, have an impact at the macroscopic and microscopic levels, but their impact diminishes at the atomic and subatomic scales.