Soil chemistry is the study of the chemical properties and processes that occur within soil. This includes the composition of soil minerals, organic matter, nutrients, and contaminants present in the soil. Soil chemistry also involves the interactions between soil components, such as the sorption and desorption of nutrients, the release of nutrients through decomposition, and the transformation of contaminants. Understanding soil chemistry is important for agricultural productivity, environmental conservation, and remediation of contaminated soils. Researchers in this field use a variety of analytical techniques to study soil samples and provide insights into the chemical processes occurring within soil.