Chemistry is a branch of science that deal with the substances that compose matter their reactions the youth and their manipulation of such reactions towards the growth and even mutations of their intended purposes.
Since the beginning of time,man has manipulated plants, various gases, and using his gained know how, been enabled to combat various infections, diseases, attain numerous biological developments. Thus,these actions has enabled him to live even longer.
Without chemistry, Medicine wouldn't have been born. It (medicine) aids man in his numerous advancements. Let's for now talk of advances made in microbiology, embryology, anantomy and other various studies that encompass chemistry as a key factor for their actualization lot of other fields too. Heck, man in his endeavors cloned Dolly the Sheep. That's a milestone.
A long time ago, man was afraid of snakes, poison mushrooms, toxic gases and lethal plants. Now, he has had numerous trials of said toxins, Gaines lots of info on good uses of said chemicals:Chemistry at work. Antoine Lavoisier, the father founder of Chemistry, after numerous trials, made his research public and thus the science that's Chemistry was born. On paper. Science has always been with us. When it's commercialization commenced, man, being man, employed his vast knowledge, his know how and experiences in Chemistry to bring about diseases, some on a genetical level, others on a psychological level and lots more instances to bring untold suffering to his fellow man. The use of Sarin, Mustard Gas, Cyanide and Agent Orange has given us numerous examples of what the misuse of Chemicals can bring about.
In the science that is Chemistry, it's merits, it negativities, as long as it's used properly, for the right causes, for the right reasons, man is bound to benefit alot from the the study of Chemistry.if only he will and can employ the skills acquired for the right reasons, for the right causes that is the best of mankind and his environment.