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Produce a huge heap of foam in this exothermic reaction
Read moreThe fight against elephant tooth decay is on! In this science experiment, you will produce a huge amount of steaming foam that sort of looks like the toothpaste an elephant might use.
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Make a slow burning smoke bomb
Read moreA smoke bomb is a type of firework designed to produce smoke upon ignition. Smoke bombs are often used in the military, recreational games, self defense and you can even use it for pranks on your friends! Crafting such...
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Use electrolysis to find out what substances is water made of
Read moreWater's chemical formula is known as H₂O. This shows us that water is made up of 1 part oxygen and two parts hydrogen. Prove this is true in the following exciting science experiment – the electrolysis of water.
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Learn about chemical reactions by making your own glue
Read moreA 'chemical reaction' sounds like a very complicated thing, but in fact it is simply the breaking apart of substances to form new substances. We use chemistry in our lives everyday, and even our bodies make use of chemistry...
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Make a volcanic eruption by mixing diet coke with Mento’s candy
Read moreAlthough the phenomenon of dropping candy and mints into soda to release the carbonation has been around for many years, the effect of dropping a Mento's mint into diet soda results in an especially momentous eruption of soda out...
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Use a chemical reaction to make caramel from sugar
Read moreThe key to making tasty 'Caramel' is by boiling white sugar slowly in steady increments to approximately 170C. As the sugar liquefies and draws near this temperature, the sugar breaks down into composites with the characteristic caramel colour and...
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Make raisins bounce up & down with this chemical reaction
Read moreObjects with more weight or 'mass' per given volume is 'denser' than objects with less 'mass' per the same volume. Both the 'density' and the 'shape' of an object affect whether it will float or sink in water. Let's...
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Use some simple chemistry to electro-plate a nail
Read moreA 'chemical reaction' in simple terms, is the breaking apart of substances to form new substances. Use some simple chemistry in the following science experiment to learn how electro-plating works.
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Use some simple chemistry to make your dull coins shine again
Read moreA 'chemical reaction' in simple terms is the breaking apart of substances to form new substances. Use some simple chemistry in the following science experiment to make your dull looking coins shine again.
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Use glue to make rubber
Read moreA 'chemical reaction' is simply the breaking apart of substances to form new substances. Try the following science experiment to see how a chemical reaction can be utilized to make rubber out of glue.
