Complete Introduction to Chemistry (Grades 6-8)

Studying chemistry is exciting and interesting from the tiniest particles to chemical reactions that happen right before your eyes! 

Explore the amazing world of chemistry with the Complete Introduction to Chemistry kit (Grades 6-8) from Home Science Tools. This kit will take you on a journey through chemistry – the study of matter – where you’ll learn about acids and bases, physical reactions, polymerization, and more!

The kit includes 27 unique, hands-on activities, science supplies, and a 46-page full-color manual. The primary topics covered in this kit include:

• States of Matter
• Solubility
• Acids and Bases
• Polymers
• Chemical Reactions

 Your student will experience chemistry topics including:

• How to make a polymer bouncy ball
• Determining the density of different substances
• Electroplating a metal object

 They will also answer questions such as:

• What is the difference between a physical change and a chemical reaction?
• How can I use precipitation to separate substances?
• What are physical properties of substances and objects?

Why get the Complete Introduction to Chemistry Kit?

• You'll be able to learn important chemistry topics through hands-on experiments, making concepts exciting and memorable.
• All the laboratory equipment is high quality and designed to last. Durable glass beakers, real test tubes, etc. 
• It comes with protective gear to keep your child safe from possible splashes and spills.
• Its experiment manual has easy-to-follow instructions - designed to make science experiments more accessible for young learners!
• It's affordable! For a home chemistry lab, this is a good investment.

We want you to be successful and are here to help you every step of the way! If you have any issues, questions, or concerns regarding this kit, please reach out to our wonderful customer service team for assistance.

Interested in learning more? Check out our Complete Introduction to Chemistry (Grades 6-8) Sample!

More Information

• Safety Information (SDS)

This kit includes: 

• 1 Instructions manual
• 1 Alcohol lamp burner
• 1 Alcohol lamp stand
• 2 Alligator clip leads
• 2 Balloon
• 2 Battery, size D
• 1 Battery holder, size D
• 1 Beaker, glass, 250 mL
• 1 Beaker, glass, 600 mL
• 1 Bottle, 250 mL
• 1 Calcium Hydroxide, 30 g
• 1 Candle
• 1 Chemical splash safety goggles, size adult
• 1 Copper II Sulfate (cupric), 30 g
• 4 Effervescent antacid tablets
• 1 Electrode, copper
• 1 Erlenmeyer flask, 250 mL
• 10 Filter paper sheet
• 4 Food coloring
• 1 Funnel
• 1 Graduated cylinder, 100 mL
• 1 Lab apron, No. 2
• 1 Medicine dropper
• 2 Petri dish
• 1 Phenolphthalein Solution, 30 mL
• 80 pH papers sheets
• 1 Potassium Bitartrate, 30 g
• 1 Rubber stopper, #6.5, solid
• 1 Safety gloves, size medium
• 1 Sand package
• 1 Sodium Carbonate, 30 g
• 1 Sodium Tetraborate, 30 g
• 1 Spatula
• 1 Stirring rod
• 4 Test tubes, 16 x 150 mm
• 1 Test tube clamp
• 1 Test tube rack
• 1 Thermometer
• 2 School glue
• 2 Straw
• 2 Yeast packet

You will also need: 

• Zip-Close Bag
• Ice
• Matches
• Distilled White Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Stopwatch or Timer (can be found on a cell phone)
• Corn Syrup
• Vegetable Oil
• Cardstock
• Dish Soap
• Tape
• Baking Dish
• Brass Key
• Salt
• Raw Egg
• Cornstarch
• 3 % Hydrogen Peroxide
• Black Washable Marker
• Pencil
• Aluminum Foil
• Popcorn Kernels
• Sugar
• Cotton Swabs
• Newspaper
• Plain White Paper
• Glass Cleaner (must have ammonia in its components)
• Bleach
• Tub or Tile Cleaner
• Denatured Alcohol
• Hot Pad or Oven Mitt
• Water

• NGSS science standards alignment
• MS-PS1-2: Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.
• MS-PS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design, construct, and test a device that either minimizes or maximizes thermal energy transfer.
• MS-PS3-4: Plan an investigation to determine the relationships among the energy transferred, the type of matter, the mass, and the change in the average kinetic energy of the particles as measured by the temperature of the sample.
• MS-LS1-7: Develop a model to describe how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and/or release energy as this matter moves through an organism.