Suggests experiments to illustrate some basic chemistry principles.

These easy and fun chemistry experiments use easy-to-obtain household materials and are excellent starting points for students to devise their own science fair projects. Readers are guided through applying the scientific method to conduct experiments, such as examining Brownian motion of smoke particles, building an electric cell, and separating substances in a solution. Through clear instructions and scientific illustrations, students will gain a...

From the Publisher: Kids will learn how to shoot candy and soda 10 feet up in the air or create a crystal collage with the key chemistry concepts and exciting yet educational projects in this handbook. With more than two dozen fascinating projects illustrating major chemistry themes-including atoms and molecules; the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases; chemical reactions; acids and bases; and the properties of water-children learn the theory...

From cars rusting to stomachs digesting, chemical reactions make things happen. These easy and fun projects on chemistry and chemical reactions will help you think like a chemist as you burn oxygen in air, move microscopic metals through solution, make your own plastic, and much more.

"A book for young students containing safe chemistry experiments they can perform at home."--

Learn more about what makes up matter, the forms it can take, and nature's rules about it. This book includes easy and fun experiments on solids, liquids, and gases that will help you think like a chemist as you construct a tower of liquids, grow your own crystals, and even measure the speed of smell.

Twenty-four eye-opening chemistry experiments that take readers on an interactive journey through the periodic table of elements. Includes glossary.