What is chirality?
Q: What is chirality?
A: Chirality is when an object exists in two forms which are mirror images of each other and cannot be superimposed.
Q: What is an example of chirality in the human body?
A: The human hands are an example of chirality. The left hand is a mirror image of the right hand.
Q: Can you put a left-handed glove on your right hand?
A: No, you cannot put a left-handed glove on your right hand because they are chiral and mirror images of each other.
Q: Why can't you shake the right hand of a person using your left hand?
A: It is considered impolite to shake hands using the left hand, but it is also difficult due to chirality. The left hand is a mirror image of the right hand and cannot be superimposed.
Q: Is chirality unique to humans?
A: No, chirality is present in many objects, both natural and man-made.
Q: Can a chiral object be transformed to look exactly like its mirror image?
A: No, a chiral object cannot be transformed to look exactly like its mirror image by turning or moving it. The two forms cannot be superimposed.
Q: What is the significance of chirality in chemistry?
A: Chirality is important in chemistry because molecules with chiral centers can exist as enantiomers, which have different biological activity and can have different effects on the body.
