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Chemistry Forums for Students => High School Chemistry Forum => Topic started by: Byrne on October 25, 2005, 09:48:03 AM

Title: Application of chemistry on society...
Post by: Byrne on October 25, 2005, 09:48:03 AM

I have an assignment in my high school chemistry class in which I need to pick a chemical that has/had a significant impact on society.  Things like gun powder and mustard gas have already been taken, but are good examples of chemicals that have had a major impact on society.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re:Application of chemistry on society...
Post by: asdf on October 25, 2005, 11:18:43 AM

gasoline
penicillin
plastics

Title: Re:Application of chemistry on society...
Post by: mike on October 25, 2005, 06:02:00 PM

acid rain
CFC's
greenhouse
nitrates in water
heavy metals in water
batteries
polymers, nylon
kevlar
teflon