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.
Teaching secondary chemistry, 3rd edition
From misconceptions to maths, this book is an essential resource
The essential guide to writing a grant application
Advice to help you unlock vital funding for new equipment, a PD event or student trip
Is every substance a molecule?
Use this to help chemistry students accurately apply covalent bonding models
Teaching organic synthesis at post-16
Use these ideas and tips to help students master this tricky topic
New insight into ancient Chinese bronze-making recipes
Show your students the chemical composition of alloys used in ancient metallurgy
