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The Impact of Chemistry on Our Daily Lives: Understanding the Elements of Nature

Chemistry is the study of atoms, the fundamental building blocks of nature. From the fragrance of flowers to the structure of our homes, chemical science influences every aspect of our lives. Discover how chemistry shapes technology in leisure activities, cooking, and health, enabling innovations like energy-efficient materials, medicines, and even cleaner water. Explore how chemistry not only enhances our lifestyle but also protects our environment through green chemistry and sustainable practices. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of chemistry!

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The Impact of Chemistry on Our Daily Lives: Understanding the Elements of Nature

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  1. CHEMISTRY In our community

  2. i ? ! @ The Chemical Universe • Chemistry is the study of atoms • Atoms are the building blocks of nature • How many atoms are there in a cup of tea? ,000 15 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 ,000 Chemical Science is shaping our future

  3. Chemistry of Flowers • Smell a Flower • The Fragrance is Chemistry • See a Flower • The Colours are Chemistry • Touch a Flower • The Structure is Chemistry

  4. i ? ! @ Chemistry in the Home • Everything in your home is Chemistry • Shower Gel, Wallpaper, Baked Beans… • Teflon™ was discovered by accident • Energy efficient, colour changing buildings

  5. Paints • Pigment • Particles to add colour • Matte Paints • Particles to add texture • Non-Drip Paints • Polymers to change consistency

  6. i ? ! @ Improved Performance • Our leisure time has been changed by Chemical Science • Computer parts, sports equipment • Carbon fibre is 3 times stronger than steel • Better flat screen displays

  7. Flat Screen Displays • The past • Cathode ray tubes • The present • Liquid Crystals • Plasma displays • The future • Light emitting polymers • Electronic Ink

  8. i ? ! @ Modern Masters • Art and the Chemical Sciences are linked • Art preservation • Chemistry is art • Sense-ational • Visual Elements • New materials for artists

  9. Photography • Chemistry makes the film • Chemistry develops the image • Chemistry prints the picture

  10. i ? ! @ Cooking is Chemistry • Chemical changes are responsible for changes in flavour and texture • Chemistry keeps food fresh • Most E-numbers are naturally occurring • Healthy Cream Cakes!

  11. Ice Cream • Complex Structure • Ice • Fat • Air • Sugar • Stability

  12. i ? ! @ Energy is Chemistry • Chemistry can be used to store energy • Batteries are chemistry • The Space Shuttle’s solid rockets burn 10 tonnes of fuel per second • Cleaner sources of energy

  13. Petrol • Drilling Fluids • Refining • Fuel Additives • Catalytic Converters

  14. i ? ! @ Green Chemistry • Chemical science that is environmentally friendly • More efficient production of the chemicals we need • 53% of people recycle paper - only 23% recycle plastic • Cars powered by hydrogen

  15. Organic Farming • Use of natural pesticides and fertilisers • Chemists isolate, develop and make these • Even organic pesticides are chemicals!

  16. i ? ! @ Fashion • Looking good is down to chemical science • 2-in-1 shampoos, non-iron shirts • Toothpaste and paint have many similar ingredients • Self-cleaning clothes

  17. Synthetic Dyes • Desired Colour • Dye fastness • Novel properties

  18. i ? ! @ Healthier Lives • All medicines use chemical science • Clean water through chemical science • We live twice as long now as 100 years ago • Cures for Cancer, AIDS…

  19. Asthma Drugs • Container • Plastic shell • Active Ingredient • Pharmaceutical • Spray Formation • Aerosol Image courtesy of GlaxoSmithKline

  20. Biochemistry • Human body is made up of 100 trillion cells • Adult body is 50-65% water • Carbon is key element in the body • 22 amino acid structures

  21. Body chemistry • Proteins-digest foods, fight infections, build organs, move muscles • Enzymes are proteins • Blood and oxygen • DNA-genetic molecule

  22. i ? ! @ Chemical Science... • ... is important to us all • … is the world around us • … is always looking to the future … is more than you might have thought

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