CHEM C1000: Chemistry Experiment Kit for Beginners

by Thames & Kosmos

Product Features

• To Quality Children's Item.
• Satisfaction Ensured.
• Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind.
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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 12.9 x 16.4 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001PPCWO6
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,608 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #20 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Chemistry
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

Enroll in CHEM C1000 and learn about essential chemical principles by performing 75 unique experiments. With hands-on laboratory experiments for beginners, build a strong foundation in chemistry through exposure to electrochemical reactions, acids and bases, indicators and chromatography. Kit includes a 40-page full-color manual.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introductory Kit, December 28, 2009

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Buster - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: CHEM C1000: Chemistry Experiment Kit for Beginners (Toy)

This was a Christmas present for a 10 year old. The set is well laid out, the supplies well marked, and the containers of the materials are very well designed (always a concern with a chemistry set). The instructions are clear, and work well from introductory to more complex. The experiments are fun, and even introduce a little "magic" which is cool. This is a real chemistry set, and gives kids the feel that they are doing real experiments (which they are) and not just playing. Educationally, the set is very good at introducing concepts in the context of each experiment. It may seem kind of expensive for a beginner kit, but it is a high quality kit. When you compare it to the marginally less expensive "kiddie kits" that are out there, it's worth it.

COMPLAINTS (all minor): The very first experiments require making a solution that needs to rest for a day, so be prepared for that. Hopefully it will reinforce to your kids the reality that this is real science. I was a little disappointed that there were some things you will want that aren't part of the kit. For example denatured alcohol isn't usually part of your normal household supplies (isopropyl is not denatured alcohol). These are considerately labeled in the manual, however. The test tube stand is a little shallow to hold test tubes firmly, but it holds them well enough.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun for dad and son, February 14, 2011

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A. Duff (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: CHEM C1000: Chemistry Experiment Kit for Beginners (Toy)

Dad says he got this for our son (he is 8), but he is having as much fun or more. They are learning a lot and were able to use some of the chemicals for a science fair project. Amazon has the best price on this kit and it is worth the price because there are lots of experiments to do. We have purchased many kits for 20-30 dollars and they're done in a day. There are still a lot more experiments to try on this one and the educational value is much better than a less expensive kit. Worth the money...

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be aware: requires at least 15 items not included in kit, December 19, 2011

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Amethyst - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: CHEM C1000: Chemistry Experiment Kit for Beginners (Toy)

I ordered this chemistry set for a 13 year old boy from a financially-challenged family. I was glad that I opened the box and read the detailed guidebook before I gave it to him, because there were many items required to perform the experiments that are not included in the box, and some of them are not even things that I keep in my own home. If you give this as a gift be sure to read the guidebook and purchase the missing items, or the gift recipient won't be able to conduct any of the experiments.
Things you will need to purchase or have on hand include:
Iodine solution, e.g. Betadine
9 volt battery
White vinegar
Distilled water
Mineral water
Hydrogen peroxide
An iron nail (most hardware stores no longer carry iron nails)
Wooden shish kebab skewer
Coffee filters
Cotton balls
2 copper pennies
Small metal paperclip
Flat razor blade
Baking soda
White paper