CHEMICALS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these chemicals tutorials to learn all about chemicals with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Make a desiccator bag for drying chemicals, Find chemicals for science experiments, and Make a chemiluminescent reaction with home chemicals.

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How to make a desiccator bag for drying chemicals

Make a desiccator bag for drying chemicals

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a desiccator bag for drying chemicals with Dr. Lithium. The complete ...more

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How to find chemicals for science experiments

Find chemicals for science experiments

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to find chemicals for science experiments with Dr. Lithium. This is a great ...more

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How to make a chemiluminescent reaction with home chemicals

Make a chemiluminescent reaction with home chemicals

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a ...more

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How to make a glow stick reaction with real chemicals

Make a glow stick reaction with real chemicals

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a glow ...more

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How to sift powdered chemicals for fireworks

Sift powdered chemicals for fireworks

Ned Gorski shows you how to sift powdered chemicals as a method to mix them together. This is an important step in making fireworks and ...more

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How to unclog a drain without toxic chemicals

Unclog a drain without toxic chemicals

Don't call a pricey plumber! Anyone with a few tools can unclog a drain -- without even resorting to those strong, toxic chemicals. Most of ...more

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How to make copper sulfate from copper and sulfuric acid

Make copper sulfate from copper and sulfuric acid

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make copper ...more

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How To Clean Windows Without Chemicals

Clean Windows Without Chemicals

Commercial window sprays can be expensive and may be harmful to children, pets, and the environment. Learn how to make the windows in your ...more

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How to swim a proper freestyle

Swim a proper freestyle

New techniques may improve a swimming pool workout from Masters coach Nancy Kirkpatrick Reno. Before sticking a toe in the water, consider ...more

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How to develop film with advanced paper and chemicals

Develop film with advanced paper and chemicals

Save money and get the exposure you want by printing your own photos ...more

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How to detox your body from chemicals

Detox your body from chemicals

We are all exposed to environmental toxins and pollutants. Video provides practical suggestions on how you can eliminate them from your body ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to turn a penny into gold with common chemicals

Turn a penny into gold with common chemicals

This science experiment will show you how to turn a penny into gold with common chemicals. This video tutorial will demonstrate turning the ...more

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How to make europium and dysprosium nitrate salts

Make europium and dysprosium nitrate salts

This is chemistry at its best! Europium is the chemical element (Eu) which was named after Europe. Dysprosium (Dy) is a rare earth element ...more

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How to purify aluminum nitrate by recrystallization

Purify aluminum nitrate by recrystallization

There's a few reasons why you might want to purify chemicals by recrystallization, but the best one could be luminescence glow-in-the-dark ...more

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How to distill a volatile product in the chemistry lab

Distill a volatile product in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the ...more

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How to perform fractional distillation in the chemistry lab

Perform fractional distillation in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the ...more

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How to perform simple distillation in the chemistry lab

Perform simple distillation in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the ...more

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How to perform steam distillation in the chemistry lab

Perform steam distillation in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the ...more

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How to carry out a titration in the lab

Carry out a titration in the lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to clamp glassware to an apparatus in the chemistry lab

Clamp glassware to an apparatus in the chemistry lab

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How to create a DIY tomato facial scrub with Michelle Phan

Create a DIY tomato facial scrub with Michelle Phan

Michelle Phan presents this tutorial on how to take a tomato and turn ...more

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How to do a liquid-liquid extraction in the chemistry lab

Do a liquid-liquid extraction in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the ...more

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How to dry an organic solution in the chemistry lab

Dry an organic solution in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to extract with a Soxhlet in the chemistry lab

Extract with a Soxhlet in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to make a tabletop biosphere

Make a tabletop biosphere

In this video, Bre Pettis from MAKE magazine will show you how to make a tabletop biosphere. You need a jar, aquatic plants, shrimp ...more

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How to pest proof your yard naturally

Pest proof your yard naturally

Learn how to rid your backyard of annoying bugs without exposing your family to chemicals and toxins.

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How to make luminescent phosphorescent glow powder

Make luminescent phosphorescent glow powder

It's a stormy winter night, and you're electricity goes out. You could grab some candles to add a little light to your life, or you could ...more

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How to dissolve glass with drain cleaner

Dissolve glass with drain cleaner

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to dissolve glass with drain cleaner. They show you how to dissolve that glass with ...more

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How to make TCPO (for making glow sticks)

Make TCPO (for making glow sticks)

How to make TCPO or bis(2,4,6-trichlorophenyl) oxalate, used in glow stick reactions. WARNING: This procedure should only be performed by ...more

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How to make a 100 foot glow stick with Dr. Lithium

Make a 100 foot glow stick with Dr. Lithium

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a 100 foot glow stick with Dr. Lithium. Just in time for Halloween ...more

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How to polish church appointments, like a chalice and candle

Polish church appointments, like a chalice and candle

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish ...more

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How to make newspaper smoke bombs

Make newspaper smoke bombs

This how to video demonstrates how high-output smoke bombs can be created using materials commonly found around the household or easily ...more

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How to make a kitty litter deep cleansing facial mask

Make a kitty litter deep cleansing facial mask

Yep Kitty Litter, but DON'T FREAK OUT! Read or watch the video before ...more

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How to make cyanotype prints

Make cyanotype prints

Cyanotype, often referred to as sun prints, uses chemicals and UV light to make blue prints. Learn more about cyanotype in this free ...more

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How to use a Dean Stark apparatus in the chemistry lab

Use a Dean Stark apparatus in the chemistry lab

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How to use a rotary evaporator in the chemistry lab

Use a rotary evaporator in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to weigh samples in the lab using a balance

Weigh samples in the lab using a balance

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to make up a standard solution in the chemistry lab

Make up a standard solution in the chemistry lab

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How to measure melting points in the chemistry lab

Measure melting points in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to perform hot filtration in the chemistry lab

Perform hot filtration in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to perform infrared spectroscopy in the chemistry lab

Perform infrared spectroscopy in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the ...more

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How to perform recrystalization in the chemistry lab

Perform recrystalization in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the ...more

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How to perform reflux with addition in the chemistry lab

Perform reflux with addition in the chemistry lab

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How to perform simple reflux in the chemistry lab

Perform simple reflux in the chemistry lab

The Interactive Lab Primer (ILP) has been developed as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry Teacher Fellowship Scheme, one of the themes ...more

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How to perform thin layer chromatography in the chemistry lab

Perform thin layer chromatography in the chemistry lab

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How to perform vacuum distillation in the chemistry lab

Perform vacuum distillation in the chemistry lab

Vacuum Distillation is a distillation carried out at reduced The ...more

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How to perform vacuum filtration in the chemistry lab

Perform vacuum filtration in the chemistry lab

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How to kill fire ant beds naturally

Kill fire ant beds naturally

This method works to prevent ants from crawling off and starting new colonies. Works everytime and requires no chemicals or harmful store ...more

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How to make aluminum nitrate nonahydrate

Make aluminum nitrate nonahydrate

Aluminum nitrate nonahydrate is a crystalline hydrate - a salt of aluminum and nitric acid - Al(NO3)3·9H2O. It's used for a variety of ...more

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How to test stump remover for chlorate or nitrate

Test stump remover for chlorate or nitrate

Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to test stump remover for chlorate, nitrate, or metabisulfite with Dr. Lithium. ...more

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