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.
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?
Illustrate polymer properties with a self-siphoning solution
Demonstrate the tubeless siphon with poly(ethylene glycol) and highlight the polymer’s viscoelasticity to your 11–16 learners
How visuospatial thinking boosts chemistry understanding
Encourage your students to use their hands to help them get to grips with complex chemistry concepts