- The chemistry of the troposphere - The greenhouse effect - The ozone hole - Dioxins - Smog - Acid rain - Drinking water - Technological water - The chemical history of a candle - Oil and gasoline - Fire extinguishers - Explosions and explosives - Gunpowder and fireworks - Matches and flares - Nitroglycerin and dynamite - Mines and bombs - The secret chemistry of plants - The chemical language of insects - Bioluminescence - About perfumery - Measuring odors - Face creams - Sunscreens and anti-wrinkle products - Chemistry in the hair salon - Soaps and shampoos
- Gastronomic Chemistry - Food antioxidants - The case of aspirin - Penicillin and other antibiotics - New drugs - Fertilizers - Plant and insect hormones - Organic farming - Polyethylene - Conductive and photonic polymers - Polymers in Medicine - Polyamides - Polyesters - The chemistry of the car - The airbag - Informatics Chemistry - Forensic information - From the world of art - About adulterations.
Such and many other explosively interesting everyday topics are discussed in the pages of the book. The questions posed are many and their answers often overturn common perceptions and truths, giving the unfamiliar reader the opportunity for an exciting acquaintance with the wonderful world of Chemistry.