Chemistry

Learn basic chemistry, including the elements and how they interact with each other to make up our world. Continue to learn the chemical names and formulas, the empirical formula, the molecular formula, how to write chemical formulas, naming chemical compounds, and chemical equation symbols. Search our comprehensive database of books, online classes, educational videos, and more, so you can find the best educational materials for you and your budget.

What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with the properties and interactions of matter. In order to study chemistry, students must first understand basic concepts such as the nature of matter, the properties of atoms and molecules, and the ways in which they interact. With a firm foundation in these basic principles, students can move on to more advanced topics such as chemical reactions, the Periodic Table, and organic chemistry.

Studying chemistry can be both exciting and challenging, as students uncover the secrets of the universe and learn to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. With the help of a good teacher and some hard work, any student can learn chemistry and unlock the door to a world of exciting possibilities.

Chemistry Resources

Cover of Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

201 safe, low-cost, hands-on science experiments across biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy using common household materials—a long-running homeschool favorite for elementary and middle school.

Cover of Usborne 100 Science Experiments

Usborne 100 Science Experiments

100 simple, hands-on science experiments—crystals, circuits, balloon rockets, kaleidoscopes and more—with clear illustrated steps and explanations. A low-prep, household-materials activity book for elementary homeschoolers.

Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit

Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit

A beginner-friendly chemistry kit with 11 colorful experiments that introduce young scientists to chemical reactions, acids, bases, and the scientific method.

Thames and Kosmos Chem C3000 advanced chemistry set

Thames & Kosmos Chem C3000 Chemistry Set

A comprehensive advanced chemistry set with real lab equipment and 333 experiments covering topics from acids and bases to electrochemistry and organic chemistry.

The Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments

The Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments

Comprehensive home chemistry lab manual with 170+ real experiments covering college-prep topics from basic techniques to advanced analytical chemistry.

Spectrum Science, Grade 6

Spectrum Science, Grade 6

Middle school bridge science workbook for 6th graders covering genetics, plate tectonics, astronomy, and chemical reactions.

Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Activity Set

Learning Resources Primary Science Lab Activity Set

Chemistry Homeschool Curriculum

Chemistry Homeschool Curriculum

Chemistry—looking at what matter is made of and how it behaves, down to the subatomic level—comes alive with this new text. With enticing, full-color graphics and page layouts that draw students in, Chemistry provides a clear, sound basis of scientif...

Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics

Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics

From atoms and molecules to the laws of motion and thermodynamics, this amazing course will introduce your child to the properties of matter and the basic building blocks of life. Your family will bond over this exploration of God s design for the un...

Prentice Hall Chemistry

Prentice Hall Chemistry

Prentice Hall Chemistry meets the needs of students with a range of abilites, diversities, and learning styles by providing real-world connections to chemical concepts and processes. The first nine chapters introduce students to the conceptual nature...

Exploring Creation With Chemistry 3rd Edition

Exploring Creation With Chemistry 3rd Edition

This is the updated (3rd edition) of Apologia's high-school chemistry course....

Chemistry Lab

Chemistry Lab

Ms. Frizzle and her students take Young Scientists on a wild ride with the Magic School Bus as they explore the field of chemistry. Young Scientists make sticky ice, use litmus paper, measure pH, perform chromatography, make bubble sculptures, wake-u...