Public Understanding

The Diamonds of Winter

Tom Kuntzleman | Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:44

Take a walk and explore the chemical winter wonderland of snowflakes...and diamonds!

Tom Kuntzleman | Sat, 10/19/2024 - 12:17

A Picture-Perfect activity for National Chemistry Week 2024!

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 07/16/2024 - 07:01

How do Melissa & Doug’s “Water WOW!” Water Reveal coloring books work? Let's do some experiments to find out!

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 01/16/2024 - 15:12

What is some of the chemistry involved in the formation of ice clouds when boiling water is thrown into icy air?

Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 08/21/2023 - 09:03

The floating soap bubble is an impressive experiment that is surprisingly easy to carry out.

Tom Kuntzleman | Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:10

With a little chemical investigation, you can figure out how Jet-Puffed's new color changing marshmallows work!

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 05/02/2023 - 18:48

Learn the chemistry behind the reaction between calcium carbide and water...melon...?!

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 02/28/2023 - 12:49

Diffusion of HCl(g) from concentrated solutions of HCl can be used to illustrate some chemistry related to the train accident in Ohio.

Tom Kuntzleman | Tue, 09/20/2022 - 09:42

Learn a bit about the chemical reactions that occur during a lightning strike, and how you can demonstrate these reactions in your classroom.

Tom Kuntzleman | Mon, 07/11/2022 - 10:05

You can solve Chemical Mystery #20 if you know your chemistry...and your magic!