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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye.

Chemical experiment

Chemistry is an exciting subject for kids of any age, especially if you set up a natural discovery environment for them to safely explore in. Let's find out how to do this in your own home with your own kids. At the university, one of the first things you will learn about in your chemistry class is the difference between physical and chemical changes.

An example of a physical change happens when you change the shape of an object, like wadding up a piece of paper. If you light the paper wad on fire, you now have a chemical change. You are rearranging the atoms that used to be the molecules that made up the paper into other molecules, such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, ash, and so forth.

Chemical experiments explained

Every chemical reaction can be represented with the help of atoms and molecules. It was necessary, therefore, to develop a special system of chemical symbols. Substances in their pure state, called elements, were sometimes named after the scientists who discovered them.

From those names, abbreviations were derived (like O for oxygen). These chemical symbols are used to denote various chemical reactions. Every element, then, has a letter or letters associated with it, most of these coming from the element's Latin name. It is natural that each element has its own original abbreviation.

Plant chemical experiment

Prior to any experiment arrange all necessary apparatus or items. Keep a wash cloth handy always. An apron is a must. Perform experiments in a ventilated room. Insist on a peer or guide to be around to help in case of accidents.

A simple experiment of photosynthesis is visible in the growth of a plant. Keep a plant in a dark room after watering it well. Bring the plant to light and place a camera film on one of its leaf. Plants require sunlight to build starch. Carbon dioxide and chlorophyll present in leaves also aid the process.

CONCLUSION

There many chemical experiements that you can take part in. If you want to find ideas for chemical experiments there are many resources on the internet. Happy experimenting!