What are bad things about chemistry?

Answer 1

Chemistry can be vey explosive- no pun intended. The science of chemistry deals with chemical reactions that can produce harmful gas, explosions etc... that can leave burned, blinded or permanently marred for life and as such it is of elephantine importance to follow all safety precautions for whatever chemicals you are using, always wear safety goggles, a lab coat and mos timportant of all, make sure you are experimenting in a certified laboratory supervised by a certified laboratory technitian.

Happy Experimenting!

Answer 2

Chemistry is an essential science in the modern age. Its products fill our lives, and we use the end products of chemistry daily. We need to take a broad view when considering an answer.

There are many toxic and hazardous chemicals. Chemical spills and chemical accidents cost money. And some injure or even kill people.

When things get "out of control" with chemicals, we have pollution. Pollution can be observed in most areas of our planet, and it appears on a massive scale in a number of incidents.

The products of chemistry can harm us if these products are "illegal drugs" or the like. There is a litany of examples.

Many chemicals are applied in ways that they were not "designed" or "intended" to be. There are many chemical weapons, and all explosives have chemical elements. Even nuclear weapons use chemical explosive triggers. Gunpowder is manufactured with chemical engineers overseeing the process. Chemical fertilizers can be used to destroy buildings and kill people in them.

It's not the "fault" of chemistry that there are harmful effects based on the presence or use of chemicals. But the tools of chemistry or the chemicals themselves, when applied or "loosed" on us, can easily injure or kill, or can destroy species and habitats. And all this on a massive scale. Wisdom and caution sometimes lag behind scientific knowledge.

Answer 3

The only main disadvantage I would argue is that information is not always accurate. The past has shown us that chemistry as a whole (including factors such as Periodic Table, factors etc) has been under constant ammendment. The information we have today is probably still incomplete.
there are so many disadvantages of those chemistry products. one is that, it make people lazy, lazy to research just relying on the computer. and yeah, it makes people life easy, then why those people in ancient times can live? its because they have hardwork. that's all.

Answer 4

Chemistry has allowed the creation of many dangerous substances, such as designer drugs. The most prominent example of the dangers of chemistry is Thalidomide. In the 1960's it was used by pregnant women to reduce morning sickness, but lead to deformed babies called "flipper-babies". Thalidomide is used today as a treatment for something entirely unrelated.

Answer 5

Antibacterials which are found in deodorants, soaps and handwashes kill the protective bacteria of our body increasing the rate of infection.

Butyl acetate is found in nail-strengtheners and nail polishes. It can cause drowsiness and overusing it may make the skin dry.

Butylated Hydroxy toluene is found in cosmetics and personal care products. It can cause skin and eye irritation.

Coal tar is used as a colorant and Vaseline its product is used to control itching but it is a human carcinogen.

Diethanolamine acts as an emulsifier and foaming agent in shampoos and body washes. It is absorbed by the skin and acts as a hormone and brain disruptor.

1,4-dioxane is a cancer-causing chemical in animals which is another ingredient in shampoos.

Formaldehyde (HCHO) is a disinfectant & preservative in soaps, adhesives etc. It causes major diseases like cancer, Asthma, genetic damage etc.,

Chloride & Fluoride (Cl & F) is found in tooth paste but overuse can cause harm to gums & enamel of teeth.

Lead (Pb) occurs as a contaminant & ingredient in paint. It can cause neurological disorder like mental retardation. That is why unleaded petrol is recommended.

Talc (CaCo3 & SiO2) is used to absorb moisture. It can cause lung tumor as it contains silica & calcium.

Arsenic (As) found in paints & acts as slow poison causing anaemia this is deficiency of RBC in blood chemistry.

Tranquilizers like Alprax are drugs given to patients suffering from anxiety & mental tension. They directly affect the Central Nervous System (CNS)

Analgesics like aspirin are given to relieve the body pain & antipyretic like Paracetamol are given to bring down body temperature in case of high fever. But they can cause addiction if overused.

Answer 6

it can be anything from a burn to Nuclear Bombs

Answer 7

hello there the bad things in chemistry is that some cemical can kill

Answer 8

we discovered drugs and alchohol and continue to get too smart for our own good oh and dont forget greehouse gases