Chemistry is fundamental. To understand why an autumn leaf turns red,
or why a diamond is hard, or why soap gets us clean, requires an understanding
of chemistry. To design a synthetic fiber, a life-saving drug, or a
space capsule requires knowledge of chemistry. The behavior of atoms,
molecules, and ions determines the sort of world we have to live
Chemistry is a worthwhile discipline because it prepares us for
the real world. A college graduate with a degree in chemistry is in
a good position to choose a useful and interesting career. Food chemistry,
polymer chemistry, forensics, nursing, chemical oceanography, chemical sales-the list of career possibilities is long
and varied. Even in times when unemployment rates are generally high,
the chemist remains the scientist most in demand.
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