Question

How has chemistry contributed toward nation's development?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The world of science—and chemistry in particular—can seem far removed from our everyday lives. Experiments performed by lab coat-wearing technicians do not always seem accessible or relevant. Yet the raw science of molecules and compounds can and does apply itself to solving real-world problems. Here is a selection of recent advances in applied chemistry published in ACS journals that can and will make a substantive difference to how we live.

Reversing the decline of the honey bee

The decline of the honey bee has been a major global concern for the past decade. These small but busy creatures are vital for our ecosystem, and their loss could be catastrophic. One of the factors that may contribute to their reduced numbers is the use of insecticides that wash from farmland into rivers and streams – particularly neonicotinoids. Recent research published in ACS has shown that the normal breakdown of these chemicals cannot occur without sunlight, and even a few inches of water is enough to prevent the insecticide breaking down. Understanding this chemical process could save the honey bee and other wildlife from an untimely demise.

Answer 2

chemical principles are important in diverse areas such as weather patterns, functioning of brain, operation of a computer, chemical industries, manufacturing , fertilizers, alkalis, acids, salts, dyes, polymers, drugs, soaps, detergents, metals, alloys, contribute in a big way to national economy.