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Chemistry in Everyday Life
Utsav Poudel
Department of Civil Engineering
Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University
Lalitpur, Nepal
076bce188.utsav@pcampus.edu.np
Abstract
We human beings are knowingly or unknowingly surrounded by chemistry. Morning to evening,
life to death, it is a big aspect of our day-to-day life. One may think that it is a branch of science
that deals with chemicals in the lab only but unknowingly he/she is applying it in daily works.
We find its use in the food we eat, cleaning chemicals, the air we breathe and, every object we
touch. Literally, student’s chemistry education takes place in lectures and books, lab playing with
instruments and chemicals and they don’t see the relevance in their everyday life. Understanding
the importance of chemistry in our regular life is most important in our technological and
competitive society. It also helps to understand the world issue arising currently. One might get
surprised when we say that our body is made of chemical elements and compounds so we can
say we are the products of chemistry. Our emotions like love, respect, jealousy, frustration are
also the aspect of chemistry.
Keywords: Chemistry, Chemicals, Education, Additives, Reaction
Introduction
With the modernization in eduaction, the study on chemistry has been increased and its
application on day to day life has been increased. Peoples in the past used to use chemistry in
daily life without knowing it as there doesn’t use to be more research and study. The principle of
chemistry is a benefit for mankind. Foods we eat do have chemistry. They comprise organic
compounds like carbohydrates, starch and sugar, protein, and lipids (Garforth,1986). Other
nutrients like vitamins and minerals and water are all important chemical compounds. The
respiration process which includes intake of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide is used by
the plant for photosynthesis. We use chemistry in the digestion of food in the alimentary canal
which uses enzymes to break food into tiny absorbable molecules. Likewise, cooking is also a
chemical reaction. The makeup creams and anti-aging creams are chemical products made in the
lab (Bailin,2002). Vitamins, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, etc are chemistry in food.
Applications
1. Toothpaste
Do we wonder that what chemicals are on the paste that cleans and shines our teeth and
protects it from germs? We have seen and used many kinds of toothpastes like Colgate,
Pepsodent, Dabur Red. What people in ancient times used to clean teeth? So toothpaste
uses chemicals like Fluoride, Triclosan, Saccharin, Carrageenan, Aspartame,
Parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol (Childs,
1986).
2. Soap/Detergent
We used to feel surprised how soap cleans our hand and kill germs present in our hand?
The soap contains some chemicals to do this activity so it is the application of chemistry
in our daily life. Likewise, detergent acts as a surfactant and helps to wash clothes. The
soap contains fatty acid eg. Steric, oleic, palmitic acid, and strong alkali and detergent
contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Phosphates, etc. They act as
an emulsifier.
3. Food Preservatives
Food preservatives protect food from decaying and spoiling by bacteria and other
microorganisms. Salt, sugar, oils, and sodium benzoate are common in our household.
4. Cosmetics
They increase the appearance of our body. Lipsticks, oils, beeswax, perfumes, nail polish
mascaras are commonly used and they contain chemicals that can harm us too. They
contain polymers, solvents, grease, petroleum oils, colorants, pigments, etc.
5. Drugs and medicine
Chemistry is very important for preparation of the medicine. Medicine is prepared by the
use of several chemicals in a definite ratio using titration. Medicine interact inside our
body with a macromolecular target and create biological response (ASE, 1985).
Chemistry is also used to measure the amount of sodium, potassium, and many other
elements. Blood and urine analysis is done with the help of chemistry.
6. Agriculture
Agriculture is very important for our survival. We get food from it. We use fertilizers and
insecticide to increase the fertility of the soil and protect crops from pests, rats, and
locusts. Fertilizers and insecticides contain chemicals like hydrogen
cyanide, naphthalene, nicotine, and methyl bromide, etc (Hosteller, 1983).
7. Oxidation
The food we take is oxidized in our stomach and produces energy which is used to do
work in our daily life.
8. Industries and transport
Industries like petroleum industries, cloth mills, lather factories, food industries,and many
others use fuels and chemical products for power production and processing the products.
Vehicles like cars, buses, airplanes use petrol and diesel to produce energy and run them.
So chemistry paved the way for modernization in daily life.
9. Science and Technology
Nowadays nuclear energy is the topic of study. The destruction of the atom bomb in
Hiroshima and Nagasaki are results of chemistry. Reactors are facilitating through energy
generation by chain reactions. Forensic Science uses the law of chemistry for analysis.
Tele-communications, IT, Space missions also use the chemistry of semiconductors and
nano-tubes.
10. Environment Issues
Environmental issues arising currently like pollution, global warming, UV radiation, and
the production of harmful chemicals can be solved by the education of chemistry.
Chemistry is important there because they are results of chemistry so the environment
can be saved by chemistry.
Conclusion
Thus the daily life chemistry is the theme of science which is all around us every minute
in every location and there is not any shortage of examples to prove this fact. Without
chemistry, our life is impossible so it is one medium to live a better life and better doing.
So it is a must for everyone to learn and enjoy. Hence effective and good use of
chemistry is the need of this modern technological world.
Acknowledgment
I would like to thank my brother, family members, and friends who inspired and provide
nice guidance and suggestions to write this paper. I would like to thank the Department of
Civil Engineering of Pulchowk Campus for providing a favorable environment. I also
would like to admire my readers for their valuable comments and critics which will help
me to write further other papers and articles.
References
Garforth, F. (1986). Chemistry through the looking glass. In P. E. Childs (ed.), Everyday
chemistry (pp.4-45). Limerick, Thomond College.
Bailin, S. (2002). Critical thinking and science education. Science & Education, 11, 361-
375.
Childs, P. E. (1986). What is everyday chemistry? In P. E. Childs (ed.), Everyday
chemistry. Limerick:Thomond College.
Hosteller, J. D. (1983). Introduction to the ‚real-world‘ examples symposium. Journal of
ChemicalEducation60 1031
ASE (1985). Education through science. Hatfield: ASE
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everyday chemistry.pdf

  • 1. See discussions, stats, and author profiles for this publication at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343585969 Chemistry in Everyday Life Preprint · August 2020 DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/vbwkr CITATIONS 0 READS 33,389 1 author: Some of the authors of this publication are also working on these related projects: Interdisciplinary research, reports, and other contributions View project PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - FROM VISION TO NEW SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT View project Utsav Poudel Tribhuvan University 10 PUBLICATIONS 1 CITATION SEE PROFILE All content following this page was uploaded by Utsav Poudel on 12 August 2020. The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file.
  • 2. Chemistry in Everyday Life Utsav Poudel Department of Civil Engineering Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University Lalitpur, Nepal 076bce188.utsav@pcampus.edu.np Abstract We human beings are knowingly or unknowingly surrounded by chemistry. Morning to evening, life to death, it is a big aspect of our day-to-day life. One may think that it is a branch of science that deals with chemicals in the lab only but unknowingly he/she is applying it in daily works. We find its use in the food we eat, cleaning chemicals, the air we breathe and, every object we touch. Literally, student’s chemistry education takes place in lectures and books, lab playing with instruments and chemicals and they don’t see the relevance in their everyday life. Understanding the importance of chemistry in our regular life is most important in our technological and competitive society. It also helps to understand the world issue arising currently. One might get surprised when we say that our body is made of chemical elements and compounds so we can say we are the products of chemistry. Our emotions like love, respect, jealousy, frustration are also the aspect of chemistry. Keywords: Chemistry, Chemicals, Education, Additives, Reaction Introduction With the modernization in eduaction, the study on chemistry has been increased and its application on day to day life has been increased. Peoples in the past used to use chemistry in daily life without knowing it as there doesn’t use to be more research and study. The principle of chemistry is a benefit for mankind. Foods we eat do have chemistry. They comprise organic compounds like carbohydrates, starch and sugar, protein, and lipids (Garforth,1986). Other nutrients like vitamins and minerals and water are all important chemical compounds. The respiration process which includes intake of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide is used by the plant for photosynthesis. We use chemistry in the digestion of food in the alimentary canal which uses enzymes to break food into tiny absorbable molecules. Likewise, cooking is also a chemical reaction. The makeup creams and anti-aging creams are chemical products made in the lab (Bailin,2002). Vitamins, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, etc are chemistry in food. Applications 1. Toothpaste Do we wonder that what chemicals are on the paste that cleans and shines our teeth and protects it from germs? We have seen and used many kinds of toothpastes like Colgate, Pepsodent, Dabur Red. What people in ancient times used to clean teeth? So toothpaste uses chemicals like Fluoride, Triclosan, Saccharin, Carrageenan, Aspartame,
  • 3. Parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propylene Glycol (Childs, 1986). 2. Soap/Detergent We used to feel surprised how soap cleans our hand and kill germs present in our hand? The soap contains some chemicals to do this activity so it is the application of chemistry in our daily life. Likewise, detergent acts as a surfactant and helps to wash clothes. The soap contains fatty acid eg. Steric, oleic, palmitic acid, and strong alkali and detergent contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Phosphates, etc. They act as an emulsifier. 3. Food Preservatives Food preservatives protect food from decaying and spoiling by bacteria and other microorganisms. Salt, sugar, oils, and sodium benzoate are common in our household.
  • 4. 4. Cosmetics They increase the appearance of our body. Lipsticks, oils, beeswax, perfumes, nail polish mascaras are commonly used and they contain chemicals that can harm us too. They contain polymers, solvents, grease, petroleum oils, colorants, pigments, etc. 5. Drugs and medicine Chemistry is very important for preparation of the medicine. Medicine is prepared by the use of several chemicals in a definite ratio using titration. Medicine interact inside our body with a macromolecular target and create biological response (ASE, 1985). Chemistry is also used to measure the amount of sodium, potassium, and many other elements. Blood and urine analysis is done with the help of chemistry. 6. Agriculture Agriculture is very important for our survival. We get food from it. We use fertilizers and insecticide to increase the fertility of the soil and protect crops from pests, rats, and locusts. Fertilizers and insecticides contain chemicals like hydrogen cyanide, naphthalene, nicotine, and methyl bromide, etc (Hosteller, 1983).
  • 5. 7. Oxidation The food we take is oxidized in our stomach and produces energy which is used to do work in our daily life. 8. Industries and transport Industries like petroleum industries, cloth mills, lather factories, food industries,and many others use fuels and chemical products for power production and processing the products. Vehicles like cars, buses, airplanes use petrol and diesel to produce energy and run them. So chemistry paved the way for modernization in daily life.
  • 6. 9. Science and Technology Nowadays nuclear energy is the topic of study. The destruction of the atom bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki are results of chemistry. Reactors are facilitating through energy generation by chain reactions. Forensic Science uses the law of chemistry for analysis. Tele-communications, IT, Space missions also use the chemistry of semiconductors and nano-tubes. 10. Environment Issues Environmental issues arising currently like pollution, global warming, UV radiation, and the production of harmful chemicals can be solved by the education of chemistry. Chemistry is important there because they are results of chemistry so the environment can be saved by chemistry.
  • 7. Conclusion Thus the daily life chemistry is the theme of science which is all around us every minute in every location and there is not any shortage of examples to prove this fact. Without chemistry, our life is impossible so it is one medium to live a better life and better doing. So it is a must for everyone to learn and enjoy. Hence effective and good use of chemistry is the need of this modern technological world. Acknowledgment I would like to thank my brother, family members, and friends who inspired and provide nice guidance and suggestions to write this paper. I would like to thank the Department of Civil Engineering of Pulchowk Campus for providing a favorable environment. I also would like to admire my readers for their valuable comments and critics which will help me to write further other papers and articles. References Garforth, F. (1986). Chemistry through the looking glass. In P. E. Childs (ed.), Everyday chemistry (pp.4-45). Limerick, Thomond College. Bailin, S. (2002). Critical thinking and science education. Science & Education, 11, 361- 375. Childs, P. E. (1986). What is everyday chemistry? In P. E. Childs (ed.), Everyday chemistry. Limerick:Thomond College. Hosteller, J. D. (1983). Introduction to the ‚real-world‘ examples symposium. Journal of ChemicalEducation60 1031 ASE (1985). Education through science. Hatfield: ASE View publication stats View publication stats