Many people are convinced that, among other courses taught in schools, chemistry
is a difficult and complex subject. This book sets out to introduce chemistry
concepts and demystify chemistry showing how it is a major part of our everyday
lives. It introduces the readers into the wonderful world of atoms and molecules
and chemical reactions whilst showing that chemistry is centrally important but
also an emerging science and defines what the practising chemist does. The book
also examines curiosity, creativity, fascination, poetry, beauty, and ethics in
science.
The concepts of chemistry are to be understood first and then learned.
Accordingly, the book presents arguments and suggestions to