The Chemistry Behind Your Phone

Your phone is made of nearly one-third of all the natural elements on Earth. Seriously,

you're holding a chemical goldmine. The screen is toughened glass made of silica, aluminum,

and potassium. The processor that makes it all work? It’s got silicon, copper,

silver, gold, and even rare elements like yttrium. Your battery is

powered by lithium, cobalt, and iron. Even the case is a complex polymer

of carbon and hydrogen. All of this is possible because of chemistry—taking basic building blocks and turning them

into amazing tech. So next time you scroll, remember you're holding a mini periodic

table.