choose one product you use often, such as a favorite drink or body product, and learn the chemistry behind it. The directions for this activity are shown below. Directions 1. Choose a product you use often. 2. Read the contents or ingredients listed on the product. Select one of the chemical compounds. 3. Using a trusted website, research your compound and determine what elements it contains. 4. Look up these elements on the periodic table. 5. Write a brief description summarizing the types of elements in your compound.