5 Safe Chemistry Experiments You Can Try at Home
Learn, explore, and experiment — all from your kitchen lab.
Are you curious about chemistry beyond textbooks? Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or a homeschooling parent, hands-on experiments can bring science to life in a fun (and safe!) way. Below are five easy chemistry experiments you can try at home using basic lab supplies — many of which you can find right here at Chemville.
⚠️ Safety First: Always wear gloves, eye protection, and work in a ventilated space. Adult supervision is recommended.
1. Elephant Toothpaste (With Hydrogen Peroxide)
A foamy explosion that shows how fast reactions can be!
You’ll Need:
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6% Hydrogen Peroxide
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Dish soap
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Potassium iodide (as a catalyst)
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Food coloring
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Plastic bottle
What Happens:
The potassium iodide breaks down hydrogen peroxide quickly, releasing oxygen and creating a dramatic foam eruption.
2. Color-Changing pH Indicator (Red Cabbage Science)
Turn your kitchen into a mini acid-base lab.
You’ll Need:
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Red cabbage
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Water
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Vinegar (acid)
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Baking soda (base)
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Beakers or clear cups
What Happens:
Red cabbage juice is a natural pH indicator. Watch it shift color from pink (acid) to green (base) when you mix in household ingredients.
3. Copper Plating a Nail
A great intro to electrochemistry and metal reactions.
You’ll Need:
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Copper (II) sulfate
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Steel nail
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Beaker or jar
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Alligator clips + 9V battery
What Happens:
When current flows through the copper sulfate solution, copper deposits onto the nail. It’s a simple, visual way to see electroplating in action.
4. Methylene Blue Redox Reaction (Color Reversal)
See chemistry in action with a dramatic color flip.
You’ll Need:
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Methylene Blue
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Glucose
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Water
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Sealed container
What Happens:
This experiment demonstrates redox chemistry. Shake the mixture — it turns blue, then colorless, then back to blue again as oxygen returns.
5. Crystallizing Copper Sulfate
Grow stunning blue crystals in just a few days.
You’ll Need:
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Copper sulfate
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Hot water
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Glass jar
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String + pencil
What Happens:
As the solution cools, copper sulfate begins to crystallize. It’s a simple and visually rewarding experiment, perfect for long-term observation.
🌟 Why Use Lab-Grade Chemicals?
Using lab-grade chemicals from Chemville ensures:
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Greater consistency
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Safer packaging
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Reliable results for teaching, experimenting, or exploring
Whether you're doing science for fun or education, quality supplies make all the difference.
📦 Where to Get Supplies?
Find high-purity chemicals and lab tools — like potassium iodide, copper sulfate, and methylene blue — on our store. Stock up and start experimenting.
👩🔬 Final Tips:
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Keep a lab notebook to record your experiments
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Label everything clearly
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Dispose of all materials safely
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Stay curious, and never stop experimenting!