Chemistry in Our Lives

Author: Mao Donghai
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
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As a child, I was always amazed by the wonders of chemistry. Just heating something in a beaker or pouring something into a container could bring about magical transformations. Chemistry teachers were like magicians. Chemistry truly is like magic. Its origins can be traced back to ancient alchemy. Those alchemists tried to turn common stones into gold. This dream was not fulfilled, but some of their basic ideas became the foundation of modern chemistry. Today, chemistry has permeated every aspect of our lives—from food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, where is there no chemistry? Chemistry still retains its magical charm and continues to help us "extract" all kinds of "gold." The main purpose of this book is to take chemistry out of the classroom and allow abstract theories to embrace the vibrant realities of life. Therefore, this book strives to be both entertaining and practical. "Entertaining" means avoiding a stiff, classroom-like tone and instead presenting the content in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. "Practical" means using everyday chemical phenomena to illustrate textbook theories, broadening horizons, and guiding daily life. This book can also serve as a supplementary resource for research-oriented courses in high school, contributing positively to science, technology, and society education. Additionally, it can provide high school students with a helpful edge in their comprehensive exams.