Carbon (The Chemistry of Everyday Elements)

The charcoal from last night's barbecue is clearly made of carbon. But so are you, in many ways. And so is just about every life-form on Earth. Inside, read about one of the most important elements in our world. Learn how carbon, being key in the issue of climate change, impacts just about every part of our lives and planet. Carbon is in what we eat, but it's also in products that enrich our lives—everything from bicycle parts to car tires to plastics of every kind. Some students might think chemistry is something only scientists care about. But chemistry is literally a part of all of our lives every day.

This series introduces you to elements that help you live, thrive, drive, eat, fly, communicate, and more. Chemical elements are much, much more than labels on a chart—they are the building blocks of everything you experience. This series will make chemistry come alive in your life.