Home Chemistry Supplies List

In addition to gathering chemicals for a home chemistry kit, be sure to collect a few everyday materials, too.

• measuring cup
  A glass measuring cup is useful for many activities.

• measuring cups/spoons
  Don't worry. You can still use them for baking and other cooking. Just be sure you have a way to measure both liquids and solids.

• coffee filters
  Coffee filters make great covers for projects that require evaporation, but not dust and bugs. They make nice pH paper and chromatography paper, plus they are good for their designed purpose, filtering.

• clear glass jars
  Most of the time, you can use dishes from the kitchen for projects, but sometimes you'll want a clear container you can throw away when a project is completed.

• string
  String is used for growing crystals. Nylon line is the best for large single crystals. Cotton string is good for masses of crystals.

• resealable bags
  The quart size is probably useful for the most projects.

• paper towels
  Chemistry isn't always neat and clean. Projects that involve food coloring could stain cloth towels.

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