Ryan Johnson and I took a trip to the top of Pikes Peak to study the Coke and Mentos experiment. And we had a few surprises along the way...
Engage students in organic chemistry with a simple one-pot synthesis using the Mannich condensation reaction. This hands-on lab reinforces key concepts like reaction mechanisms, chromatography, and yield calculations, making abstract ideas tangible while building essential lab skills.
Make stoichiometry relatable! In this simple lab, students measure the mass of a burning candle and explore key questions like: 'How much CO₂ does a candle produce?' and 'How can we quantify CO₂ from engines?' Minimal setup, real-world impact, and engaging results!
How do Melissa & Doug’s “Water WOW!” Water Reveal coloring books work? Let's do some experiments to find out!
This quick / low-prep stoichiometry lab helps students visualize why they must convert mass into moles before performing stoichiometry calculations.
What is some of the chemistry involved in the formation of ice clouds when boiling water is thrown into icy air?
The floating soap bubble is an impressive experiment that is surprisingly easy to carry out.
With a little chemical investigation, you can figure out how Jet-Puffed's new color changing marshmallows work!
This activity allows for the simple and accurate determination of the heat of vaporization, ΔHvap, of water at 100°C, and ultimately the approximate strength of a hydrogen bond in boiling water, in kJ·mol–1.
Ariel Serkin shares an activity she has explored using natural acid base indicators with her food chemistry elective students.
