Chapter 1.1, Problem 1SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason that the study of chemistry should be essential to everyone is to be explained. 

Concept introduction: Chemistry is a branch of science. The study of structure, composition, properties of matter is known as chemistry. The word ‘chemistry’ evolved from ‘alchemy’. It is the part of the physical sciences which help to describe and interpret the world. It is the science of atoms/molecules and their transformations.

Answer to Problem 1SSC

Chemistry is included in everything, cooking and growing food, cleaning homes and bodies, launching a space shuttle, etc.

Explanation of Solution

Chemistry is included in every activity around us. Chemistry is so fundamental. It plays a significant role in everyone’s life. It is occasionally called "central science" because it links another science, such as geology, physics, biology, and environmental science. There are some reasons to study the importance of chemistry mentioned below:

1. This subject plays a fundamental role in the field of science.
2. It helps to gain knowledge about substance’s (matter) characteristics such as properties, a structure, and a composition.
3. It teaches an individual about a substance’s physical changes and chemical changes.
4. It provides us methods for life’s isolation.
5. It helps to save drugs from natural resources to make drugs and medicines.
6. It helps scientists to discover new substances by doing experiments.
7. It helps us to understand the reasons for environmental degradation.

Conclusion

Chemistry plays a significant role in meeting human needs for health care products, food and other materials aimed at improving and enhancing the quality of life.