Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments

Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments
Author: Robert Bruce Thompson
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2012-02-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1449331424

For students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry -- not just to make pretty colors and stinky smells, but to learn how to do real lab work: Purify alcohol by distillation Produce hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrolysis Smelt metallic copper from copper ore you make yourself Analyze the makeup of seawater, bone, and other common substances Synthesize oil of wintergreen from aspirin and rayon fiber from paper Perform forensics tests for fingerprints, blood, drugs, and poisons and much more From the 1930s through the 1970s, chemistry sets were among the most popular Christmas gifts, selling in the millions. But two decades ago, real chemistry sets began to disappear as manufacturers and retailers became concerned about liability. ,em>The Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments steps up to the plate with lessons on how to equip your home chemistry lab, master laboratory skills, and work safely in your lab. The bulk of this book consists of 17 hands-on chapters that include multiple laboratory sessions on the following topics: Separating Mixtures Solubility and Solutions Colligative Properties of Solutions Introduction to Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry Reduction-Oxidation (Redox) Reactions Acid-Base Chemistry Chemical Kinetics Chemical Equilibrium and Le Chatelier's Principle Gas Chemistry Thermochemistry and Calorimetry Electrochemistry Photochemistry Colloids and Suspensions Qualitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis Synthesis of Useful Compounds Forensic Chemistry With plenty of full-color illustrations and photos, Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments offers introductory level sessions suitable for a middle school or first-year high school chemistry laboratory course, and more advanced sessions suitable for students who intend to take the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry exam. A student who completes all of the laboratories in this book will have done the equivalent of two full years of high school chemistry lab work or a first-year college general chemistry laboratory course. This hands-on introduction to real chemistry -- using real equipment, real chemicals, and real quantitative experiments -- is ideal for the many thousands of young people and adults who want to experience the magic of chemistry.

Chemical Magic

Chemical Magic
Author: Leonard A. Ford
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0486136736

Classic guide provides intriguing entertainment while elucidating sound scientific principles, with more than 100 unusual stunts: cold fire, dust explosions, a nylon rope trick, a disappearing beaker, much more.

Comprehensive Organic Chemistry Experiments for the Laboratory Classroom

Comprehensive Organic Chemistry Experiments for the Laboratory Classroom
Author: Carlos A. M. Afonso
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 976
Release: 2016-12-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1849739633

This expansive and practical textbook contains organic chemistry experiments for teaching in the laboratory at the undergraduate level covering a range of functional group transformations and key organic reactions.The editorial team have collected contributions from around the world and standardized them for publication. Each experiment will explore a modern chemistry scenario, such as: sustainable chemistry; application in the pharmaceutical industry; catalysis and material sciences, to name a few. All the experiments will be complemented with a set of questions to challenge the students and a section for the instructors, concerning the results obtained and advice on getting the best outcome from the experiment. A section covering practical aspects with tips and advice for the instructors, together with the results obtained in the laboratory by students, has been compiled for each experiment. Targeted at professors and lecturers in chemistry, this useful text will provide up to date experiments putting the science into context for the students.

The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments

The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments
Author: Robert Brent
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2015-10-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781517759643

BANNED: The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments was a children's chemistry book written in the 1960s by Robert Brent and illustrated by Harry Lazarus, showing how to set up your own home laboratory and conduct over 200 experiments. The book is controversial, as many of the experiments contained in the book are now considered too dangerous for the general public. There are apparently only 126 copies of this book in libraries worldwide. Despite this, its known as one of the best DIY chemistry books every published. The book was a source of inspiration to David Hahn, nicknamed "the Radioactive Boy Scout" by the media, who tried to collect a sample of every chemical element and also built a model nuclear reactor (nuclear reactions however are not covered in this book), which led to the involvement of the authorities. On the other hand, it has also been the inspiration for many children who went on to get advanced degrees and productive chemical careers in industry or academia.

Classic Chemistry Demonstrations

Classic Chemistry Demonstrations
Author: Ted Lister
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1995
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781870343381

An essential resource book for all chemistry teachers, containing a collection of experiments for demonstration in front of a class of students from school to undergraduate age.

Classic Chemistry Experiments

Classic Chemistry Experiments
Author:
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0854049193

Chemistry is an experimental subject, and what can be more stimulating than carrying out a laboratory experiment where the results are memorable either by their visual nature or by their tying together of theory. This collection of 100 chemistry experiments has been developed with the help and support of teachers throughout the UK. Each student worksheet is accompanied by a teachers' notes sheet which gives details for teachers and technicians on apparatus and chemicals, timing, context, teaching tips, background theory and answers to any questions on the student worksheets. "Classic Chemistry Experiments" is designed as a teaching aid to help communicate the excitement and wonder of chemistry to students, and is ideal for both experienced chemistry teachers and to scientists from other disciplines who are teaching chemistry.

Experimental Physical Chemistry

Experimental Physical Chemistry
Author: G. Peter Matthews
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 538
Release: 1985
Genre: Science
ISBN:

"This book contains 59 carefully chosen experiments which form a comprehensive and up-to-date course in experimental physical chemistry. Each experiment has undergone thorough testing and revision in order to meet the needs of students and their teachers. Some of the simpler experiments can also be used profitably in schools"--back cover.

Microscale Chemistry

Microscale Chemistry
Author: John Skinner
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1997
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1870343492

Developing microscale chemistry experiments, using small quantities of chemicals and simple equipment, has been a recent initiative in the UK. Microscale chemistry experiments have several advantages over conventional experiments: They use small quantities of chemicals and simple equipment which reduces costs; The disposal of chemicals is easier due to the small quantities; Safety hazards are often reduced and many experiments can be done quickly; Using plastic apparatus means glassware breakages are minimised; Practical work is possible outside a laboratory. Microscale Chemistry is a book of such experiments designed for use in schools and colleges, and the ideas behind the experiments in it come from many sources, including chemistry teachers from all around the world. Current trends indicate that with the likelihood of further environmental legislation, the need for microscale chemistry teaching techniques and experiments is likely to grow. This book should serve as a guide in this process.

Inquiry-based Experiments in Chemistry

Inquiry-based Experiments in Chemistry
Author: Valerie Ludwig Lechtanski
Publisher: American Chemical Society
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2000
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Inquiry-Based Experiments in Chemistry is an alternative to those "cookbook" style lab manuals, providing a more accurate and realistic experience of scientific investigation and thought for the high school chemistry or physical science student.".

Theoretical Models and Experimental Approaches in Physical Chemistry

Theoretical Models and Experimental Approaches in Physical Chemistry
Author: A. K. Haghi
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2018-10-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1351592661

This new volume presents an up-to-date review of modern materials and physical chemistry concepts, issues, and recent advances in the field. It presents a modern theoretical and experimental approach in applied physical chemistry. The volume discusses the developments of advanced chemical products and respective tools to characterize and predict the chemical material properties and behavior. With chapters from distinguished scientists and engineers from key institutions worldwide, the volume provides understanding through numerous examples and practical applications drawn from research and development chemistry. It emphasizes the intersection of chemistry, math, physics, and the resulting applications across many disciplines of science and explores applied physical chemistry principles in specific areas. At the same time, each topic is framed within the context of a broader more interdisciplinary approach, demonstrating its relationship and interconnectedness to other areas. This new book fills a gap within modeling texts, focusing on applications across a broad range of disciplines, and presents information on many important problems in physical chemistry. These investigations are accompanied by real-life applications in practice.