MRJ
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I'm using the next few minutes to wriggle my fingers in the internet to feel out for a chemistry set for our two girls of 8. Any recommendations?  In most cases, the furthest you have to go for help is the nearest human being.DMT: The Spirit Molecule a film by Mitch Schultz @Facebook @Twitter @YouTubeThe creator; shattered diamond eyes and serpent veins of light. Quote:I'm scared to death that I'm living a life not worth dying for.
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Posts: 937 Joined: 23-Oct-2009 Last visit: 25-Mar-2012 Location: Netherlands
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caffeine extraction?  βThe most important thing in illness is never to lose heart.β -Nikolai Lenin
I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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Virola78 wrote:caffeine extraction? well caffeine could be easily extracted from black tea. just simmer black tea in water for 5 minutes, then add some sodium carbonate and extract with DCM. it works  all my posts are random generated and can not be evaluated as distinct ideas Evening Glory wrote:This is a medicine, remember, not some video you can watch inside your head.
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Most chemistry sets today are so watered down as to be unlikely to hold a child's interest.
Try the following book for better ideas:
Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments by Robert Bruce Thompson. Available on Amazon for $20.
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I dont know about ready chemistry sets, though I remember having one as a kid that was quite fun... but anyways when I read elphologist's post it reminded me of this ebook I have, let me post here it might interest you its a very nice illustrated book called "The Golden Book of Chemistry Experiments: How to set up a home laboratory - over 200 simple experiments"
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Look up acetameniphen synthesis.
It's a fairly simple experiment (you need a bunsen burner & supplies) but completely legal, and you made your first drug! Good job kids!
But they are 8 huh?
Yeah, like someone else said, it's not the 60's or 70's anymore -- chem sets are bland & lame now.
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MRJ
Posts: 104 Joined: 30-Sep-2009 Last visit: 26-May-2011 Location: Distant Morphing Tundra
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thanks for the feedback! and the books D: In most cases, the furthest you have to go for help is the nearest human being.DMT: The Spirit Molecule a film by Mitch Schultz @Facebook @Twitter @YouTubeThe creator; shattered diamond eyes and serpent veins of light. Quote:I'm scared to death that I'm living a life not worth dying for.
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Kids love big coloured crystals.
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yeah, try growing CuSO4 or potassium dichromate crystals. it's very easy and the xtals look beautiful! all my posts are random generated and can not be evaluated as distinct ideas Evening Glory wrote:This is a medicine, remember, not some video you can watch inside your head.
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MRJ
Posts: 104 Joined: 30-Sep-2009 Last visit: 26-May-2011 Location: Distant Morphing Tundra
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nadir wrote:yeah, try growing CuSO4 or potassium dichromate crystals.
it's very easy and the xtals look beautiful! that's definitely one of the things i want to do! woot woot! In most cases, the furthest you have to go for help is the nearest human being.DMT: The Spirit Molecule a film by Mitch Schultz @Facebook @Twitter @YouTubeThe creator; shattered diamond eyes and serpent veins of light. Quote:I'm scared to death that I'm living a life not worth dying for.
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