Additional Items Needed
Most of these items are already in your home
and are easy to obtain. We suggest you read
each experiment before starting it, to make
sure you have all of the items that you need.
Vinegar
Very fine paint
brush or quill-type
ink pen
Coffee filter or
“blotting” paper
Paper
Lemon juice
Onion
Glue
Paper clips
Black ink (liquid)
Markers (assorted
colors)
Candle (3 to 4 cm
tall)
Matches or lighter
Coin
Needle
Razor blade
Matchbox
Round bottle (water
bottle)
Table salt
Metal lid (from a jar)
9 Volt battery
Why Are the Chemicals Contained
in Dual-chamber Containers?
Thames & Kosmos chemical vials have a large chamber for larger quantities and a smaller one for chemicals that are only used in small quantities.
The fill levels are determined according to need as well as according to
safety standards pertaining to chemistry kits. The uniform size of the vials
is required by the size of the labels, which have the legally specified information printed on them.
How to Dispose of Waste
Although most of the chemicals in this kit would pose no hazards for the
household garbage or water system, you should get in the habit of using
the chemicals sparingly and disposing of chemical waste in an environmentally friendly manner. The proper waste disposal procedures are given
in Chapter 11 (p. 37).
Additional Chemical Needed
Denatured alcohol is required for some experiments. A 16 oz bottle is
sufficient. You can find denatured alcohol at your local drug store. This is
sometimes called “methylated spirits” or “rubbing alcohol.” We suggest a
solution of at least 70% ethyl alcohol.
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