EVERYDAY LIFE CHEMISTRY
Everyday life chemistry
We can not move for a moment without help of chemistry. Chemistry is the very important part of our daily life .we start the day with chemistry and also end of the day depends on chemistry.
So, the chemistry in everyday life is so important that complete description of chemistry in our daily life is not possible easily.
Definition of everyday life chemistry:
A large part of chemistry which is essential and very important in our life is called everyday life chemistry.
Application of everyday life chemistry:
The application of chemistry in everyday life is unlimited. Main application may be divided in few categories.
( I ) Most important application of chemistry in everyday life is medicines and drugs.
Chemicals are used in production of a large number of essential medicines such as antacids, antihistamines,antibiotic analgesic and also neurologically active tranquilizers drugs.
(II ) Chemicals used in food and food additives .Many chemicals are used as food preservatives (sodium benzoate), antioxidants (ascorbic acid ) and artificial sweeteners(saccharine)
( III ) Chemicals used in cleansing agents.Cleaning agents are soap, hand wash, synthetics detergents etc.
Sodium stearate, sodium palmitate is used for preparation of soap . Sodium alkyl benzene sulphonate , sityle trimethyl ammonium chloride are main element of detergents.
( IV) Many chemicals such as phthalates, formaldehyde, lead acetate are used in daily used cosmetic products. For example,shampoo,Perfume,Lotion, nail polish, cream, face wash and so many other products.
Besides these, there are so many application of chemistry in daily life.
Most things which we use every day involve chemistry. Such as, gasoline, plastics, paper, ,Insect repellent, Synthetic fabrics (nylon, polyester, rayon),Paint.
Besides, moth balls(naphthalene), enzymes,Wood,Coal,natural gas,Solvents, Fertilizers,
vitamins,Dyes,Candles,our computer, furniture, home, vehicle, and body all are contain chemical compounds. Even every living thing we encounter is chemistry.
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