You all must be wondering what I’m talking about. Is CHEMISTRY just like a usual subject, No! It’s more than just that. Chemistry according to the dictionary is the emotional interaction between two people. And that’s how my English teacher explained it as I was completing my Writer’s Effect question. English class was just over and I was already bombarded with tons of words, synonyms and perplexing phrases. Paragraphs and lines seem to be endless and the feedback for my answer was not what I expected. I was disappointed in myself.
“I need a break’, I thought to myself, standing up as the Chemistry teacher walked in. But I desperately wanted to run to the playground.
And here I was sitting in Chemistry class learning the periodic table. But all I was dreaming of was my interaction with my one and only friend, just relaxing in the corridor, endless conversations on topics which for the world might seem silly.
“Surya, are you dreaming!” I could hear my teacher call out. “What did I just say? “
I froze. Jolted from daydreaming by her loud voice, I muttered “I was listening ma’am”
“Then, if H2O is water, what is H2SO4?” Giving one stern look she repeated her question.
I blabbered “Swimming four laps in our community pool, ma’am”.
What happened next is for me to know and for you to wonder.
Having said this, I have a profound appreciation for Chemistry.
Chemistry is like Lego! Ideas and frameworks can be broken down into smaller pieces and then reassembled in different ways to build something entirely new. You’ll find with each new thing you learn, everything else you’ve learned before makes more and more sense as the concepts all start to piece together.
If you agree with me, put on your safety goggles, grab your periodic table, and embark on an adventure that will ignite your curiosity and ignite your passion for chemistry!
Surya Jain 9A
Ekya School, Byrathi