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Chemistry  663 Difference between Minerals and Rocks in tabular form Minerals and rocks are related, but they are not synonymous. A rock is a solid material made up of crystals of one or more minerals. A mineral is a natural substance with a crystalline structure with a defined chemical composition.…  659 Difference between Organic and inorganic compounds The main difference between organic and inorganic compounds is that organic compounds always contain carbon (and very often hydrogen forming Carbon-Hydrogen bonds), while most inorganic compounds do not contain carbon. Accordingly, if the compound does not contain carbon it will be inorganic, but if…  568 Difference between Recycle and reuse The Differences between Recycle and Reuse is given here. The terms recycle and reuse are often confused, however, they are different and identify two of the actions (Represented as the 3Rs) that must be performed with waste materials to reduce…  1,751 Differe...

Chemistry in Everyday Life: Facts, Examples, and Importance

We have been using  Chemistry in everyday life  since time immemorial. Applying lotions, cooking food, washing clothes, and cleaning the house – chemistry has been at work in almost everything. Chemistry is a science discipline used almost everywhere, from photosynthesis to the composition of rocks, because Chemistry deals with matter and its composition in different components of the universe. There are some fascinating  uses of chemistry in everyday life  that we shall discuss in detail here. Here are some examples: Soaps and Detergents Cooking Drugs Cosmetics Chemistry in Everyday Life Examples: 1. Soaps and Detergents: We use soaps in our daily life for various reasons, such as bathing, washing hands, washing utensils etc. However, the primary function of soap is to work as a cleansing agent. Several chemicals are mixed to provide a good cleansing effect when combined with water. Soaps are made with a combination of long fatty acids such as oleic, palmitic, and s...