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What is chemistry?
Chemistry is the science that studies matter, how it is composed, its properties and how its structures are transformed after undergoing various processes or reactions that affect its molecules and atoms. It should be mentioned that matter is everything around us, composed of molecules and atoms that react to various chemical changes, and that can be related to the release of energy in some cases.
Studies in chemistry are performed in laboratories and use the scientific method. This has allowed the discovery of various subjects, their compositions, how they relate or transform. Hence, elements that are basic in other scientific studies have been discovered.
Object of study of chemistry
The object of study of chemistry is matter, even living organisms (animals, plants, people). It is therefore a science that focuses on understanding how it is structured, composed, transformed and functions, especially from the smallest structures that are atoms and molecules.
Chemistry is present in different industries, such as agriculture, automotive, construction, health, in packaging and packaging and in many objects that bring us well-being.
CHEMICAL ADVANCES AGAINST COVID-19
The chemical industry is one of the main supports of medicine as it allows the development of both drugs and materials required by health professionals.
Throughout history, drugs, antibiotics, and vaccines have managed to drastically lower mortality rates by alleviating symptoms or even completely eliminating disease. Vaccines are important in activating the mechanisms of immunization and facilitating the prevention of the disease. For this reason, since the emergence of viruses, many initiatives have been launched with the intention of developing, as quickly as possible, safe and effective vaccines.
In the case of a respiratory illness like COVID-19, the oxygen used to assist breathing and treat hypoxia is more important than ever. The chemical industry, in addition to oxygen, develops other medicinal gases with multiple applications
Surgical interventions can be performed using antiseptic and disinfectant products ensuring the absence of germs. Or, on the other hand, plastics and synthetic fibers that due to their adaptability, asepsis and high compatibility are widely used to design hospital material.
Finally, chemistry is not only present in the hospital environment but also in our home and in our own skin. It is thanks to soaps, a chemical compound produced by saponification, that we remove infectious agents from our skin, being especially effective against coronaviruses. The same goes for cleaning the home using different cleaning chemicals, detergents and disinfectants.
Because of all this, chemistry contributes greatly to the care of our health and the increase in life expectancy. For all this, we consider it necessary to dedicate resources to scientific research, so that, in the face of any health emergency, we are prepared.