Chemistry

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Analytical chemists perform chromatography to separate colors into pigments. Test the food coloring used in M&M's and Skittles candy in this fun project!

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

Science fair project that studies how perfumes are made in order to determine how we can capture a scent.

Science fair project that identifies the nature of ionic and covalent bonds and determines how ionic and covalent compounds differ.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.

This science fair project idea discovers the effect of (high) heat on animal cells.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

This science fair project idea examines which is the best way to get rid of water stains (stains caused by just water) on fabric.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

This science fair project investigates what type of cookie sheet bakes the best cookies.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

This science fair project investigates how temperature of a room affects the burn rate of a candle.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Test ability to distinguish between natural and artificial aromatherapy oils. Select fragrance, natural and synthetic sample. Volunteers state preference.

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

Experiment with fermenting various fruits, grains or syrups. Describe and illustrate the fermentation process in a detailed report.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Get a cool middle school chemistry project idea on how to determine whether a physical or a chemical change has taken place.

Get this cool middle school science fair project idea on how to conduct a flame test to detect the presence of certain metals in chemical compounds.