Chemicals play a larger role in our lives than most poeple may think.

10. Snow Melting
The chemical Calcium Carbonate, better known as “Road Salt”, is used to melt snow off of streets and driveways, etc. to help keep driving safe and not slippery.

9. Food Preservatives
Today’s foods are loaded with various chemicals and additives. For example, artificial sweeteners are placed on treats and drinks to give them a sugary taste. Some foods contain colorings such as “Green Ketchup” and caramel, which can be found in Coke.

8. Periodic Table of the Elements
With currently over 110 different elements, the periodic table has changed the way we look at chemistry, despite being around for 138 years.

7. Dangerous Chemicals
Many non-edible items contain dangerous chemicals, which may get too close to your face. For example, hair products, soap, even swallowing mouthwash or toothpaste can cause serous poison damage to your body.

6. Thermodynamics
The Laws of Thermodynamics govern the relationship between heat and energy. From forest fires to rocket energy, the laws affect how heat reacts and what it can create.

5. Electronic Power
Chemicals such as mercury and lithium can be found in batteries which power various electronic gadgets. Natural chemicals can fuel our skies such as clouds and lightning, although so far there are only theories as to how it forms.

4. Polymers
Products such as nylon and toothbrush bristles contain polymers, which are essentially large molecules chemically connected through bonds.

3. Fuels
Chemicals like carbon, sulfur, and iron ore are found in compositions such as coal and oil. These help society function and without them, day to day life would be drastically different.

2. Medicines & Drugs
A wide variety of chemicals make up medicines off all sorts to treat an assortment of diseases and symptoms. For example, antihistamine can help heal problems in the nose and antacids are used to treat the digestive system.

1. Body Composition
Many chemicals and acids make up Humans and other living things. Approximately 65% of our bodies are oxygen, which makes it the most abundant element in the body. Some chemicals we produce and release are nitrogen, which is found in flatulence (pass gas), immunoglobulins and antiseptic enzymes are also released when you sneeze.

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