Chemistry is dependent on the principles of physics, is this always true?

Question

It may be true on earth but is it possible it may not other places in the universe?

Answer 1

Chemistry derives from physics (quantum mechanics). It is true everywhere.

Suppose physical laws are different on other places, then chemistry is affected by this laws.

Answer 2

No, not "always." Very little, if anything, always occurs in this universe. Even so, chemistry most often does invoke some law or principle of physics when describing chemical reactions and such.

Chemistry certainly invokes the focus of the principles of physics: kinematics, dynamics, energy, force, etc. But, I never heard mention of the forces of gravity and the strong and weak atomic forces in the physical chemistry courses I took. That is not to say those forces are not present in chemical reactions, but at the usual level of precision where chemistry is taught and practiced they are typically so slight that they are ignored.

There is a level of precision, called nanotechnology, where even gravity and the strong and weak forces are considered. This is the level where quantum physics becomes important as well. Nanotechnology deals with the very very small, where quanta exist. For example, through nanotechnology, the iMac contains parts that have the equivalent of 100 transistors that would fit into the size of a human cell. [Source: recent Consumer Reports]

BTW, in physics, we try to avoid the word "always" or similar, like the antithesis "never". We do this because just one exception will disprove the "always" or "never" assertion. And there are a lot of skeptics out there who would like to prove you and me wrong.

Also BTW, in physics, we assume the laws and principles of physics are the same everywhere in the universe. Even in black holes, we assume the fundamental laws apply; just in a strange and different context. In other words, a black hole in our galaxy will act the same way as a black hole on the rim of our known universe. Now, having said this, all bets are off for the laws of physics in other, parallel universes if they exist. [See source.]

Answer 3

in so far as electrons are concerned, yes. Electrons determine the chemical activity of all substances. The laws of physics hold for all of the universe.

Answer 4

Yes the laws of physics describe the fundamental nature of... well nature! This includes particles.

thanks.

Answer 5

In other words, "If hydrogen oxidizes in the Orion Nebula and no one is there to drink it, does it make water?" :-)

Some chemical processes can be observed by the light they emit in other parts of the universe. They seem to be the same as here.