Each element is precious and unique due to the infinite arrangements of subatomic particles, which fascinates me. This allows for a diversity of elemental properties, spurring innovation for chemists to develop new products, from different-tasting chocolates to the materials used to shape the rockets of society and the environment of the modern world. The wide range of applications that chemistry is involved in inspires me to contribute, as I learn, to discover why everything behaves in a certain way. With the hydrogen fusion project under construction and the recent use of hydraulic fracturing causing environmental and social controversy, I have chosen to undertake extended project qualification related to this energy, as chemistry drives these efforts. In my EPQ, I discuss whether hydrogen fuel cells are the future for electricity generation. The project improved my primary and secondary research skills, useful for independent reporting, and enriched my chemical vocabulary: new definitions such as Fenton reagents and superacids. Additionally, for my A2 physics courses, I look at the potential of antimatter used as energy, although more sensational it is exciting and extends the scope of energy which continually intrigues me. Organic chemistry makes me very enthusiastic, especially optical isomers. What do I find interesting? These molecules may appear to behave in a certain way but they behave in the opposite way, biologically, which highlights where chemistry is of importance and influence to other sciences. It combines the physical sciences, which is why I took physics and biology at AS level to delve deeper into topics where chemistry is involved. Understanding the structure of these molecules, the reaction mechanisms and the tests to prove... middle of paper... and people outside the company. To consolidate my IT skills, I gained work experience at the Oxford IT department where I not only improved IT skills, but gained teamwork skills by working in different areas within the department: management, programming and maintenance of structures. As is the case with chemistry using NMR and IR machines, IT skills may be needed to navigate through these programs. With that in mind, this year's Nobel Prize winners involved developing software to generate models that contribute to the understanding of how catalysts clean exhaust fumes. While chemistry can be challenging and sometimes require patience to achieve, attempting to overcome and gain answers to its challenges is enormously rewarding. It opens doors to a vast number of careers; I am interested in a number of potential paths, working in the oil industry or perhaps pursuing research…