What did I learn from chemistry?

Document Type : Editorial

Author

Department of chemistry, college of science, ,Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz

Abstract

People’s way of thinking changes with time since the conditions change, our brain grows, and the education we receive affects us. I have been dealing with chemistry for 50 years, and during the period I have learnt many things from chemistry that have dramatically affected my personal and social life, some of which I would like to share with you. Chemistry is not merely some formulas and frequency tables, but a deep universe of knowledge plus philosophy and logic. I have learnt the following from chemistry:

1) Considering that one-way chemical reactions stop sooner or later, and two-way returnable reactions are continuous and lasting, I concluded that I should arrange my relationship with others accordingly or based on mutual relationships so that they would be lasting.
2) Since elements have different features, even the elements within the frequency table, I noticed that it is not possible to find two completely similar people, even the identical twins. As a result, we should not expect people similarly and should not compare them with each other while accepting them as they are.
3) Since some materials have high melting and boiling points, and some others are the reverse, to the extent that they may explode, I learnt that some people get easily agitated and lose their temper. Therefore, one should keep calm when meeting such people and should refrain from any type of tension; otherwise, both parties would be harmed.
4) Considering that some elements do not have any tendency for chemical reactions and prefer to be left alone, I concluded that some people are not communicative and do not like to interact with others; therefore, it is better to leave them alone and not to disturb their peace while keeping their privacy as much as possible.
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