Chemistry in Everyday Life
• Understanding the Role of Chemistry Around
Us
• Your Name / Institution / Date
Introduction
• • Chemistry is a part of everything we do
• • Found in food, cleaning, medicine,
emotions, and more
Chemistry in Food
• • Preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate)
• • Food colors and flavor enhancers
• • Acids and bases in taste (citric acid, baking
soda)
Cooking as Chemistry
• • Chemical reactions occur during cooking
• • Maillard reaction – browning of food
• • Use of acids, bases, and heat
Soap and Detergents
• • Made using saponification reaction
• • Surfactants reduce surface tension
• • Help remove grease and dirt
Cosmetics and Personal Care
• • Shampoos, creams, perfumes – all are
chemical formulations
• • Contain alcohols, esters, emulsifiers
Medicines and Drugs
• • Antibiotics, painkillers, antacids
• • Chemical compounds to cure or relieve
symptoms
Chemistry in Emotions
• • Neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin
• • Affect mood, motivation, and behavior
Polymers and Plastics
• • Found in bottles, bags, containers
• • Types: Polyethylene, PVC, Teflon
Textiles and Fabrics
• • Cotton, polyester, nylon – made/treated
with chemicals
• • Dyes, waterproofing, and wrinkle resistance
Cleaning Agents
• • Bleach (NaClO), vinegar (acetic acid)
• • Disinfectants and sanitizers – alcohol-based
Chemistry in Environment
• • Air and water quality monitored using
chemistry
• • Pollution control and waste management
Fuels and Energy
• • Petrol, diesel – hydrocarbons
• • Battery chemistry (Li-ion, alkaline cells)
Chemistry in Agriculture
• • Fertilizers – NPK compounds
• • Pesticides and insecticides
• • Soil pH and crop yield
Construction and Materials
• • Cement, glass, steel – made via chemical
processes
• • Paints and coatings for durability
Water Purification
• • Chlorination, filtration
• • Chemical coagulants (alum), activated
carbon
Chemistry in Packaging
• • Food-safe plastics, Tetra Pak, wax coatings
• • Prevent spoilage and extend shelf-life
Colors and Dyes
• • Synthetic and natural dyes
• • Used in art, fabrics, and indicators
Chemistry in Electronics
• • Semiconductors, printed circuit boards
• • Use of silicon, rare earth elements
Conclusion
• • Chemistry is vital for modern living
• • Enhances comfort, health, and sustainability

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  • 1.
    Chemistry in EverydayLife • Understanding the Role of Chemistry Around Us • Your Name / Institution / Date
  • 2.
    Introduction • • Chemistryis a part of everything we do • • Found in food, cleaning, medicine, emotions, and more
  • 3.
    Chemistry in Food •• Preservatives (e.g., sodium benzoate) • • Food colors and flavor enhancers • • Acids and bases in taste (citric acid, baking soda)
  • 4.
    Cooking as Chemistry •• Chemical reactions occur during cooking • • Maillard reaction – browning of food • • Use of acids, bases, and heat
  • 5.
    Soap and Detergents •• Made using saponification reaction • • Surfactants reduce surface tension • • Help remove grease and dirt
  • 6.
    Cosmetics and PersonalCare • • Shampoos, creams, perfumes – all are chemical formulations • • Contain alcohols, esters, emulsifiers
  • 7.
    Medicines and Drugs •• Antibiotics, painkillers, antacids • • Chemical compounds to cure or relieve symptoms
  • 8.
    Chemistry in Emotions •• Neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin • • Affect mood, motivation, and behavior
  • 9.
    Polymers and Plastics •• Found in bottles, bags, containers • • Types: Polyethylene, PVC, Teflon
  • 10.
    Textiles and Fabrics •• Cotton, polyester, nylon – made/treated with chemicals • • Dyes, waterproofing, and wrinkle resistance
  • 11.
    Cleaning Agents • •Bleach (NaClO), vinegar (acetic acid) • • Disinfectants and sanitizers – alcohol-based
  • 12.
    Chemistry in Environment •• Air and water quality monitored using chemistry • • Pollution control and waste management
  • 13.
    Fuels and Energy •• Petrol, diesel – hydrocarbons • • Battery chemistry (Li-ion, alkaline cells)
  • 14.
    Chemistry in Agriculture •• Fertilizers – NPK compounds • • Pesticides and insecticides • • Soil pH and crop yield
  • 15.
    Construction and Materials •• Cement, glass, steel – made via chemical processes • • Paints and coatings for durability
  • 16.
    Water Purification • •Chlorination, filtration • • Chemical coagulants (alum), activated carbon
  • 17.
    Chemistry in Packaging •• Food-safe plastics, Tetra Pak, wax coatings • • Prevent spoilage and extend shelf-life
  • 18.
    Colors and Dyes •• Synthetic and natural dyes • • Used in art, fabrics, and indicators
  • 19.
    Chemistry in Electronics •• Semiconductors, printed circuit boards • • Use of silicon, rare earth elements
  • 20.
    Conclusion • • Chemistryis vital for modern living • • Enhances comfort, health, and sustainability