Why Chemistry is the Most Important Science

Chemistry, the study of matter and the changes it undergoes, is behind everything we do each day.  Whether it is biochemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, or any other branch, it cannot be denied that without it, our lives would be far less advanced than they are today. Without analytical chemistry, we would not know as much about biochemistry. Everything ties together. Since it relates to every other science and each of its own branches relate, chemistry is the most important science.

 For example, a scientist may analyze the chemical composition of a substance in a medicine. By doing this, they may realize that it is only safe for a human to have a certain amount of the medicine before it becomes unsafe for consumption. The amount of medicine that a person intakes effects how that person's body reacts-- voila! Biochemistry comes into play. Chemistry can be the difference between life and death; in this instance, when it comes to pharmaceuticals. 

There is plenty of chemistry "behind-the-scenes" that we don't have to think about, because it is studied by those with professions in the chemistry field. However, there is simple everyday chemistry that everyone must know to live safely. One must know that oil and fire react into bursting flames. This applies while simply cooking dinner.

Certain metals will react with oxygen and form rust-- this answers the question to why your bike is rusting.

Never get your hair dryer wet-- it will electrocute you.

Many of these things we know to do or not to do links back to chemistry. Whether it is chemistry "behind-the-scenes" or everyday chemistry "dos-and-don'ts", chemistry is a science that applies to everyday of our life and every other science that one will study. Therefore, it is most certainly the most important science.