Chemistry in Life
Everything that surrounds us is matter. Matter here, matter there, matter is everywhere. In a broad sense, chemistry is the study of matter. It includes the matter's composition, structure, properties, transformation from one form to another, and the energy that accompanies its transformation. The principles of chemistry are therefore needed to understand the nature of matter so that we will be able to deal with them to control them for the improvement of our lives. Biological fuels, radioactive wastes, propellants-all these things have some form of impact or another on our everyday existence. Quite a number of aspects of our existence depend on them , too, and are maybe even threatened by them. The correct phrase should probably be, people make these things threatening to other people, and to organic life in general. Radioactive wastes need no introduction. We are all aware of their destructive effects on the environment. These are proper ways to dispose of these harmful materials, but somehow, there are still who choose to ignore rules and take the easy way out instead, that is, dump wherever it can be dumped, even if it spells environmental degradation. Yet, there are those also who put their talents and conscience into good use, those who would use natural materials than hazardous fossil fuels. Biomass is all-natural, and it is variant, biological fuel, is made from the chemical energy released by plants in photosynthesis. It has long been proposed that we switch that release poisonous substances into the air, to cleaner alternatives that will ensure our health preservation and at the same time, will not compromise the efficiency of our vehicles and countless machinery. We are not there yet, and the road sustainable development is long and winding.Of course. There is a limit to everything, even environmentalism. Mining should not be condemned, for instance, since this is where like mineral golds acquired. And, besides being lovely to look and awesome to have, gold could also possibly help cure cancer. There is a study that proves that gold is a good cancer killer. However, when mining, the residue or leftovers must be dealt accordingly. It would be a sorry state of affairs if we humans were a hundred percent healthy, but at the cost of wiping out our environment due to poor waste management. And with sickly surroundings, how long do you suppose before we come sickly as well.
Chemistry plays an important part in all this. Despite its apparent contributions to human life, we humans take it for granted. A few who are of it abuse it, thus, the foul effects on our surroundings. But, take a closer look at our food. They are the way they are because of chemistry, and it is this exact same science that makes our bodies function, provides us with energy, and even launches ship into outer space.
Chemistry is all-encompassing. Its benefits are myriad, as long as its potential hazards are kept ion check, and more importantly, those wanting to exploit it are kept at bay.
posted by markanthony @ 10:20 PM
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