Published from 2012–2015, The Mole was the Royal Society of Chemistry’s magazine for students, and anyone inspired to dig deeper into chemistry. Prior to 2012, Education in Chemistry published a supplement for students called InfoChem.
Chemistry is NOT like... people!
While analogies are useful for explaining chemical processes, they should be used carefully, says Tom Husband
Measuring the speed of light with chocolate
Discover how you can measure the speed of light by melting chocolate in your kitchen in this article from the ‘Avogadro’s lab’ series.
Waste not, want not
Elinor Hughes investigates some of the latest developments in recycling food waste
Charles West: Research geochemist
Ida Emilie Steinmark talks to a chemist who gave up a career as a footballer
Funded by you
Declan Fleming investigates how crowdfunding helped a chemist to uncover the secrets behind some familiar reactions
Why not try…
Or instead, why not take a look at some of the more recent articles published in Education in Chemistry.
5 ways to use structure strips effectively
Bolster your students’ ability to write independently with these effective strategies
Mastering titration apparatus
Use this poster, fact sheet and classroom activity to show learners the names and uses of equipment they’ll encounter in this practical
Escape the classroom: and revise chemistry knowledge
Challenge your students to break out of the lab and prepare for exams
Why equity and inclusion are key issues for chemistry teachers
Louise Archer from the ASPIRES project explains the reasons you should prioritise science capital in your classroom
Composite decking can capture carbon dioxide
Could our choice of patio decking help reduce the global warming effects of building materials?