Question

Explain in brief the importance of Chemistry in the production of various products.

Answer 1

Knowledge of Chemistry has initiated the production of different products

1. Food: Refined oils, butter, cheese, etc. are obtained through chemical reactions.
2. Construction: Mortar, cement, glass, etc. are various chemical compounds.
3. Clothing: Natural fabrics such as silk are made through chemical reactions.
4. Household: Cooking gas which is liquefied petroleum gas or LPG, food preservatives, specific utensils, and electronic items, all involve the use of Chemistry.
5. Daily usage: Paints, dyes, perfumes, paper, ink, etc. involve chemical reactions.
6. Industrial: Metals & alloys (a mixture of metals) which find application in innumerable machines and metallic structures like automobiles involve Chemistry.
7. Petroleum – Petrol, kerosene & diesel oil are products - obtained from petroleum.