What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is about the making of things. It helps us understand our surroundings better.

By applying Chemistry, we can produce many useful substances like metals, fuels, fertilizers and plastics from raw materials that exist on earth, in the sea or in the air.

Chemistry is an essential part of our lives. It is concerned with the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, the fuels we burn and the chemical products we use.

Food

chemicals help to improve the flavour and taste or our food. Fertilizers and pesticides help to improve the yield and quality of agricultural crops.

Fuels

cars, ships and aeroplanes are powered by fuels produced by the petroleum industry

Clothes

some clothes are made from synthetic fibres produced by chemical methods

A background in Chemistry is also essential for many occupations. Some examples are doctor, dentist, archaeologist, chemical engineer, nurse, ecologist, food scientist, forensic scientist, etc.

Quotes from 'Chemistry Today'