Chemistry is the study of atoms, molecules and ions - their structures, properties, synthesis - and how they interact with each other to create new molecules. Its range and compass are enormous. From the simplest compounds like methane and sodium chloride to vast and complex biological molecules such as DNA or the proteins which form the basis for life itself. An understanding of every facet of science, technology and engineering is therefore informed by knowledge of chemistry. A 21st-century chemist can make significant contributions to a sustainable, secure and healthy future for the coming generations through the development of:
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