Earth Science: Chemistry – Organic and Biochemistry – Economy and Ecology No part of the economy can manage without the products of the chemical industry. The industry generates billions of dollars in revenue; however, we should not ignore the possible danger from their products and installations. Earth Science: Chemistry – Organic and Biochemistry – Economy … Read more
Earth Science: Chemistry – Organic and Biochemistry – Plastics Plastics are cheap and easy to process. The almost endless list of plastic products includes upholstered furniture, lacquers and paint, DVDs, casings of household appliances, and air bags in cars. Due to their low cost, plastics are often used for single use products; however, because many … Read more
Earth Science: Chemistry – Organic and Biochemistry – Carbon Carbon has an unusual characteristic: It is the only element that can form chains and rings on its own, using single or multiple bonds. The compounds it forms with hydrogen are the basis of modern organic chemistry. Its original task, interaction with living matter, has nowadays … Read more
Earth Science: Chemistry – Organic and Biochemistry Molecules are particles composed of two or more atoms bonded together. They can include only a single element or a combination of elements. Every living thing is made of molecules, most of which contain the element carbon. With its endless variety of combinational possibilities, carbon forms the basic … Read more
