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.
Microscale thermite
Use a beaker to contain the mess but keep the magic when demonstrating this impressive redox reaction
Meet the adventure-seeking teacher
Head of chemistry Orla shares her science trolley tips and tricks, as well as her motto for raising everyone’s standards in the classroom
Four ways to improve learning and understanding
Support meaningful learning in chemistry by incorporating different teaching strategies and help your students make sense of abstract ideas, develop practical skills and connect chemical concepts to the world around them
Was a 2000 year-old jar the world’s first battery?
Amp up your lessons on metals and electrolytes with this downloadable story and slide
What was the first paint colour?
Uncover the colourful (and deadly) chemical history of paint, from the Stone Age to today
