Chemistry Fun & Humor
Ok, it's acknowledged that cramming for an organic exam isn't fun, but chemists are hilarious! Here is a collection of the funniest and strangest chemistry websites. There are sites that are just 'fun' too.
Top Chemistry Demonstrations & Activities
This is the list of my personal favorite chemistry demonstrations and activities. They tend to involve pretty colors, fire, or ice. Some projects require adult supervision or access to a chemistry lab. Others are easy and safe enough for kids to perform.
This is the list of my personal favorite chemistry demonstrations and activities. They tend to involve pretty colors, fire, or ice. Some projects require adult supervision or access to a chemistry lab. Others are easy and safe enough for kids to perform.
Molecules with Strange Names
Here's a collection of molecules that have strange or silly names. There are lots of molecules with weird names, so this list will grow and grow.
Here's a collection of molecules that have strange or silly names. There are lots of molecules with weird names, so this list will grow and grow.
Chemistry Concentration Game
Are you ready for some chemistry fun? Match the chemistry-related images to win the game in this version of the classic concentration game. Now, can you beat your time?
Are you ready for some chemistry fun? Match the chemistry-related images to win the game in this version of the classic concentration game. Now, can you beat your time?
Interpreting Statements in Scientific Papers
What does it mean when a scientists writes, "it can be shown" or "a trend is obvious"? Here are translations for these and other common phrases used in research papers.
What does it mean when a scientists writes, "it can be shown" or "a trend is obvious"? Here are translations for these and other common phrases used in research papers.
Stink Bomb Recipes
Stink bombs smell terrible, but they are also fun. Here are instructions for how to use everyday materials to make your own stink bombs.
Stink bombs smell terrible, but they are also fun. Here are instructions for how to use everyday materials to make your own stink bombs.
Bubble Science
Learn about the science behind bubbles. Find out what bubbles are and how they behave.
Learn about the science behind bubbles. Find out what bubbles are and how they behave.
Bathroom Chemistry Quiz
Do you know about the chemistry of excretion and toiletries? Let's find out! Take this ten question multiple choice quiz and test your bathroom knowledge.
Do you know about the chemistry of excretion and toiletries? Let's find out! Take this ten question multiple choice quiz and test your bathroom knowledge.
Everyday Chemistry Quiz
Do you read labels and keep up with chemistry as it affects your daily life? Here's a ten question quiz you can take to test your knowledge. Are you ready? Have fun!
Do you read labels and keep up with chemistry as it affects your daily life? Here's a ten question quiz you can take to test your knowledge. Are you ready? Have fun!
Pepper and Water Science Magic Trick
The pepper and water science trick is one of the easiest magic tricks you can perform. Here's how to do the trick and an explanation of how it works.
The pepper and water science trick is one of the easiest magic tricks you can perform. Here's how to do the trick and an explanation of how it works.
Top Science Movies
These are the top science movies of all time, as rated by your About Chemistry Guide. I'm pretty sure my list differs from conventional wisdom, so justifications for my film choices are provided.
These are the top science movies of all time, as rated by your About Chemistry Guide. I'm pretty sure my list differs from conventional wisdom, so justifications for my film choices are provided.
What Materials Glow Under a Black or Ultraviolet Light?
Black lights emit ultraviolet radiation, giving certain materials an eerie glow. Which materials? You can do a little experimental research or you can check out this list!
Black lights emit ultraviolet radiation, giving certain materials an eerie glow. Which materials? You can do a little experimental research or you can check out this list!
Chemical Bond Concept/Skills Development
Chemical bonds are the subject of these limericks, puzzles, games, and jokes.
Chemical bonds are the subject of these limericks, puzzles, games, and jokes.
Fun!Fun!Chem!
As the site states, 'where there is learning there is fun'. The site offers a virtual chemistry lab, real video experiments, and an updatable chemistry joke section.
As the site states, 'where there is learning there is fun'. The site offers a virtual chemistry lab, real video experiments, and an updatable chemistry joke section.
Gallery of Statistics Jokes
Gary C. Ramseyer's collection of jokes about statistics and statisticians.
Gary C. Ramseyer's collection of jokes about statistics and statisticians.
Humor: On the Fun Side
The lighter side of chemical bonding. From John I. Gelder, Oklahoma State University.
The lighter side of chemical bonding. From John I. Gelder, Oklahoma State University.
It'll Never Work!
From Donald Simanek, a collection of incorrect predictions about new ideas and technologies.
From Donald Simanek, a collection of incorrect predictions about new ideas and technologies.
Landscapes of Polarization Microscopy
Pictures of crystals viewed with polarized light.
Pictures of crystals viewed with polarized light.
Left-Handed DNA Hall of Fame
Accidental reversal of right-handed helix of DNA appears in many texts and advertisements. From Tom Schneider, National Institutes of Health.
Accidental reversal of right-handed helix of DNA appears in many texts and advertisements. From Tom Schneider, National Institutes of Health.
MDeA's Chemistry Fun Page
There are several chemistry jokes and riddles (just under 30 when I indexed the site). Have pHun!
There are several chemistry jokes and riddles (just under 30 when I indexed the site). Have pHun!
Molecular Expressions Photo Gallery
Photomicrographs range from rare chemical and biological specimens to everyday objects. From Florida State University.
Photomicrographs range from rare chemical and biological specimens to everyday objects. From Florida State University.
Molecules with Silly or Unusual Names
These are real molecules with strange or silly names. The molecular structure and an interesting factoid are provided for each molecule.
These are real molecules with strange or silly names. The molecular structure and an interesting factoid are provided for each molecule.
Moving Atoms
Images from the atomic assembly line at IBM’s Almaden Research Center.
Images from the atomic assembly line at IBM’s Almaden Research Center.
Periodic Table of Rejected Elements, The
Okay, it isn't really chemistry at all, but this periodic table of non-elements is still amusing... to chemists anyway.
Okay, it isn't really chemistry at all, but this periodic table of non-elements is still amusing... to chemists anyway.
Pharmaceutical Collection
Microscopic views of crystalline drugs (JPEG images).
Microscopic views of crystalline drugs (JPEG images).
Science Jokes
Joachim Verhagen's collection of more than 1000 science jokes from various science fields and academic life. Contains also some mnemonics.
Joachim Verhagen's collection of more than 1000 science jokes from various science fields and academic life. Contains also some mnemonics.
Science à GoGo
Offbeat headlines enliven serious science articles.
Offbeat headlines enliven serious science articles.
Songs of Cesium
In addition to some facts about the element cesium, Randal C. Nelson's page offers many, many songs about... well... cesium!
In addition to some facts about the element cesium, Randal C. Nelson's page offers many, many songs about... well... cesium!
The Ig Nobel Webpage
Ig Nobel... ignoble, get it? Check out the laureates. Audio and visual of past ceremonies is available.
Ig Nobel... ignoble, get it? Check out the laureates. Audio and visual of past ceremonies is available.
Virtual Museum of Minerals and Molecules
CHIME plug-in makes viewing more meaningful. From University of Minnesota at Twin Cities and University of Wisconsin at Madison.
CHIME plug-in makes viewing more meaningful. From University of Minnesota at Twin Cities and University of Wisconsin at Madison.
You Can
Home experiments for children by the engaging Beakman and Jax.
Home experiments for children by the engaging Beakman and Jax.
Molecules with Strange or Silly Names
Molecules don't always have long alphabet-soup names. Chemists have a sense of humor. Sometimes molecules have amusing names. Here are some examples of molecules with funny, strange, or silly names.
Molecules don't always have long alphabet-soup names. Chemists have a sense of humor. Sometimes molecules have amusing names. Here are some examples of molecules with funny, strange, or silly names.