Question

which of the following example(s) from everyday life are made possible or explained by modern chemistry? select all that apply a you wear a synthetic spandex athletic shirt while exercising. b you study far - away stars with a telescope. c after you eat an apple, you get a boost of energy. d when you have a cold, you take a pill to get relief.

Explanation:

• a. Synthetic materials in athletic - wear are made through chemical synthesis processes.
• b. Studying stars with a telescope is an activity in astronomy (physics - related), not directly explained by chemistry.
• c. The energy from eating an apple comes from the chemical reactions of digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the apple.
• d. Medicine in a pill works based on chemical reactions and interactions in the body.

Answer:

A. You wear a synthetic spandex athletic shirt while exercising.
C. After you eat an apple, you get a boost of energy.
D. When you have a cold, you take a pill to get relief.