01/25/08 - How to Write a Lab Report
Lab reports are an essential part of all laboratory courses and usually a significant part of your grade. If your instructor gives you an outline for how to write a lab report, use that. Here's a format for a lab report you can use if you aren't sure what to write or need an explanation of what to include in the different parts of the report.
01/23/08 - Anabolic Steroids
Learn what anabolic steroids are, how they can enhance athletic performance, and what risks are associated with using performance enhancing drugs.
03/24/08 - Emerald Hollow Mine Photo Gallery
The Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, NC is the only emerald mine in the United States open to the public for prospecting. I went to North Carolina to check the mine out for myself. Can you find emeralds? Yes! And rubies, sapphires, amethyst, citrine, the rare gemstone hiddenite, and much more.
03/23/08 - Gemstone Photo Gallery
See photos of rough and cut gemstones and learn about the chemistry of the minerals.
03/19/08 - Flame Tests
A flame test is an easy experimental technique used to help identify a metal or ionic salt based on its emission spectrum when it is heated in a gas flame. Here's how to perfom a flame test and interpret the results of the test.
03/11/08 - Endothermic Reaction Demonstration
Here's an endothermic reaction demonstration that is easy to do and cold enough to freeze water.
03/06/08 - Glow in the Dark Mountain Dew
All it takes is a few easily-obtained materials to turn a bottle of Mountain Dew into a glow in the dark bottle of Mountain Dew. You can't drink it, but that doesn't detract from the fun of making the bottle glow.
03/06/08 - Egg in a Bottle Demonstration
You don't see air and might not think much of it is contained in a bottle, but air and the pressure it exerts can be very powerful. The egg in a bottle demonstration illustrates the concept of air pressure.
03/02/08 - Benzoic Acid Snow Globe
Snow made from water crystals melts at room temperature, but snow made from benzoic acid crystals will still be decorating your snow globe when the weather warms up. Here's how to make a snow globe by precipitating benzoic acid to make the 'snow'.
02/28/08 - How to Use Flash Cards
Flash cards can be a great study aid. You can use them to help memorize facts, lists, and structures as well as to reinforce important concepts. Here's how to prepare and use flash cards to help study chemistry.
01/22/08 - Steroid Molecular Structures
See the molecular structures of steroids.
01/20/08 - Laws of Chemistry
Here's a reference page that describes the major laws of chemistry.
01/18/08 - Atomic Weights of the Elements
This is the list of the atomic weights of the elements (2007 IUPAC-accepted values). Elements are listed in order of increasing atomic number.
01/17/08 - Sugar Crystal Growing Problems
Sugar crystals, also known as rock candy, are great crystals to grow because they are beautiful, can be grown in any color of the rainbow, and because you can eat them. They aren't always the easiest crystals to grow. Here's how to solve problems growing sugar crystals.
01/16/08 - Fireball Instructions
If you can find a tee shirt and some lighter fluid, you can make small fireballs. These fireballs are re-useable. Theoretically, you can hold them in your hand.
01/16/08 - Seed Crystal Instructions
A seed crystal is a small single crystal that you use to grow a much larger crystal from a saturated crystal solution. This is how you can grow a seed crystal yourself.
01/11/08 - Element Color Quiz
Do you know the colors of the chemical elements? Here's a fun multiple choice quiz designed to test your knowledge.
01/10/08 - 6th Grade Science Fair Projects
Get ideas for 6th grade science fair projects. These are topics and experiments suitable for upper grade school or entry level into middle school.
01/10/08 - 7th Grade Science Fair Projects
Get ideas for 8th grade science fair projects. These are experiments and topics suitable for upper middle school level science fair projects.
01/09/08 - 8th Grade Science Fair Projects
Find an idea for a 7th grade science fair project or a science project targeted at the intermediate middle school level.
01/09/08 - Sports Science Fair Project Ideas
There is a lot of science involved in sports. Combine your love of sports with science to come up with the perfect science fair project.
01/08/08 - Periodic Table Study Guide
Learn about the periodic table of the elements. Find out about the history of the periodic table, how the elements are organized, and how to use the periodic table to predict the behavior of unfamiliar elements.
01/06/08 - Salt & Sugar Science Fair Project Ideas
Salt and sugar are two materials you probably have on hand. There are many science fair projects you can do with either of these ingredients. Here's a list of ideas to help get you started on your science fair project.
01/06/08 - Plastics & Polymer Science Fair Project Ideas
Get ideas for a science fair project involving plastics or polymers.
01/06/08 - Is It Safe to Use Kitchen Glassware for Chemistry?
Is it safe to use your kitchen glassware and utensils for chemistry experiments? Here's a look at some of the risks involved in using your dishes for chemistry.
01/04/08 - Acid & Base Science Fair Project Ideas
Get ideas for science fair projects involving acids, bases, and pH. You can test acidity, simulate acid rain, examine the corrosiveness of common household chemicals, and more.
01/04/08 - Fire Science Fair Project Ideas
Are you looking for a science fair project that involves fire, candles, or combustion? Here are some ideas for fire projects to get you brainstorming.
01/01/08 - Cut Flower Preservative Recipes
It's easy and economical to make your own cut flower preservative. Adding floral preservative will help keep your flowers beautiful much longer than if you simply filled a vase with water.
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