Why is chemistry important to society?

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Chemistry is important to society because it helps us understand matter, create medicines, produce food, protect the environment, and develop technology.

Applications of Chemistry in Society

Medicine: Development of drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.
Agriculture: Fertilizers, pesticides, and improved crop yield.
Environment: Pollution control, waste management, and clean energy.
Daily Life: Soaps, detergents, plastics, cosmetics, and fuels.
Technology: Electronics, batteries, nanotechnology, and materials science.

Examples

Field	Contribution of Chemistry
Health	Antibiotics, cancer drugs, vaccines
Agriculture	Fertilizers and pesticides
Industry	Polymers, fuels, alloys
Environment	Water purification, renewable energy

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