Chemistry information

Find science information on all the chemistry topics that Science Alive covers. This includes education classes, resources we hire, exhibit examples, interesting chemistry facts, fun activities, experiments, useful links and general chemistry information.

Chemistry education classes: See our education section for more

Chemistry - Years 3-6

Use a variety of scientific skills to solve a crime.
Key Concepts: chemical reactions, chromatography, observing, predicting, testing, measuring, recording, group work and cooperative problem solving.

Chemistry exhibit examples: See our exhibitions page for more

Liquid Nitrogen – Our liquid nitrogen displays let visitors experience how the extreme cold reacts with various objects such as plants, balloons, tennis balls and more. Watch what happens as we form a liquid nitrogen cloud and trap the liquid nitrogen in a tin can.

Kitchen Chemistry – Perform various tests and experiments in the classroom using kitchen chemicals to show if your hypothesis is correct.

Chemistry kits and equipment: See our resources section for more

Chemistry Kit, Microscopes.

Interactive Chemistry game:

Experiment with different solids, liquids and gases with this fun interactive game.

Useful Chemistry links:

Canterbury University Chemistry home page - Information from the Canterbury University chemistry department.

The online learning centre - Government funded website that provides educational material for New Zealand teachers, school managers, and the wider education community, including a science based community page.

NZ Herald science news - Up to date New Zealand and international science news.

How Stuff Works - Find the answers to all your chemistry questions at How Stuff Works.

Science Research - Detailed searches for scientific research, articles and information.

Wikipedia - Great for definitions and general information.

More New Zealand chemistry websites & information.

Interesting Chemistry facts:

• The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter "J".

 
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