Discovery Exclusive Chem-X 1000 Science Lab

by Discovery Channel

Product Features

• Dimensions: 19" x 13" x 5"

Product Details

• ASIN: B000J0EBLK
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,137 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

DISCOVERY EXCLUSIVE! Explore the world of chemistry with an exciting lab that unveils hidden secrets in everyday items.Features:Magically change colors of liquids Extract iron from food Test for starches and sugars Learn how to purify water Create mixtures and solids Conduct experiments with acids and bases Includes:Carry/Storage CaseCardboard BoxInstruction ManualTest Tube RackBottle of Iron Fillings #17Bottle of Borax #7Bottle of Cobalt Chloride #102 Bottles of Guar Gum #20Bottle of Ferric Ammonium Sulfate #19Bottle of Sodium Carbonate #36Bottle of Polyacrylate #31Bottle of Potassium Iodide #33Bottle of Universal Indicator #60Beam Balance KitSnap ArtVacuform Lab Plate3 Cotton Swabs"pH" Control Paper10 Eco-Foam PeanutsConductivity Tester4 Pipettes9-Volt Battery Cap2 Sheets of Filter PaperFunnelMeasuring Spoon3 Test Tubes w/capsSafety gogglesTweezers10 ml graduated cylinder6" Ruler MagnetShrinkwrap filmInstruction manualConduct fun and interesting experiments while learning about chemical reaction process.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent set to encourage curiosity, May 13, 2007

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K. Saiz (Texas) - 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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Not a short lived gift, this set will keep your child (& adults, too) experimenting for a long time. Test tubes, etc are made of plastic but it is made for kids after all. Well rounded basic set, clear instructions, ample carrying case, great price.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect much, January 1, 2009

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Darcy Fournier (West Virginia) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Discovery Exclusive Chem-X 1000 Science Lab (Toy)

My daughter is very much into "experiments"...I can prove that by how many times my wife and I have asked here were the Gold Bond powder is or the shampoo etc.

I decided to get this particular kit after researching all available chemistry kits on Amazon.com because of the descriptions of how many experiments you could do with this particular set.

My main problem with the set is that it's cheesy and cheap looking- which does not match the not so cheap and cheesy price.

What really irked me though was the fact that 95% of the experiments in this kit require "additional household products" like ammonia, soap, fruit, bread, styrofoam etc.

I am sorry, I expected a kit that costs 80 bucks and claims to be able to do 1000 chemical experiments to be self contained and do more than make water turn blue.

I was also less than impressed with the number of "experiments" in the book that did not even require ONE SINGLE ELEMENT of this kit.

It's not worth the money and I am in the process of trying to return it. I will edit this review based on how easily, or difficult that process is.

If there could be a negative rating, I would apply it here.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Manual could be more user friendly/not for younger kids, October 23, 2008

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Colorado (Fort Collins, CO) - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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When we ordered the Electronic Gadget Lab (which we love, a five star buy IMO), we also ordered the Chem X-1000 to get free shipping. In hindsight, since my daughter is six years old, I'm not sure it was worth it.

If you're looking for some fun chemistry experiments to play with with a younger child, perhaps this isn't your best choice. The manual is a lengthy black-and-white single-spaced book with experiments not well highlighted. It goes into great detail for several pages about how to perform chemical experiments in general (which is pretty boring to younger kids).

If your child can't read at a higher level they may become frustrated. I have found it's better to dig through it myself first and organize what we'll do ahead of time - something I'd expect the manufacturer to have done when they wrote the manual. For the price and what was included, I am not terribly impressed.