For more than 100 years, chemical kits or chemical experiment kits have been popular with interested students and future chemists. The combination of different chemicals and simple devices allows a first, playful introduction to the world of chemistry. The detailed instructions with easy-to-understand explanations for various experiments help to deepen the material learned at school and enable a simple self-study of the chemical basics.

Strong poisons or flammable substances, which in the first few years were still part of a chemical box, are now generally no longer part of the equipment of a chemical box. However, various experiments use substances that are harmful, irritating or corrosive. Since the sale of these substances to children and adolescents is prohibited, these substances may need to be purchased by parents, or obtained from the school, for all experiments. On the other hand, the chemistry kits also provide a comprehensive knowledge of chemicals that can be found in almost every household. Often, for example, soda, spirit or baking soda are included in the experiments. And many substances for new experiments are even produced in the context of the experiments.

The Kosmos chemical bins have been among the most popular chemistry experiment boxes for decades. The Cosmos Chemistry Laboratory C 2000 is aimed at the age group of 11- to 14-year-olds and provides extensive basic knowledge in over 250 experiments.

In addition to several test tubes, a test tube rack, one or two beakers, a test tube clamp, various plugs and glass tubes as well as other aids such as litmus paper, iron filings, copper sulphate, sulfur, calcium carbonate or citric acid, Some chemistry kits also contain a small spirit burner as the heating source. If the chemicals are used up or the devices are defective and unusable, generally all components of the chemical box can be reordered directly from the manufacturer or via the retailer. Many things are also available in a pharmacy or a well-stocked drugstore.

The manufacturers‘ age specifications as of when children and adolescents can be introduced to the chemical kits are only recommendations. Depending on their development and interest, children can start experimenting sooner or later. It is important that the experiments never take place without the supervision of an adult. Although the composition of the chemicals is chosen so that they can not really cause dangerous substances, there is always a certain amount of caution and responsibility when dealing with chemicals. This is also pointed out in the instructions of the chemical kits.

An interesting, but also very special chemistry set is the cosmos experimental kit chemical lighting, which deals in various experiments with the luminous chemical Luminol. Of the chemistry set is according to the manufacturer’s information suitable for children over 10 years.

Just as important as a supervisor is in experimenting wearing a suitable clothing and one safety goggles, Goggles should not be worn in any chemistry set missing and above all always be worn. Here, the model of the supervisor plays a not to be underestimated role. Also, a simple and obvious explanation of why goggles must always be worn when handling chemicals can be very helpful for young chemists to quickly get used to wearing goggles.
Various chemicals can cause stains that can not be washed out. That’s why an old one should be used in the experiments T-shirt, an old sweater or a real smock are worn on which stains are no cause for annoyance.

For all those who can not get enough of experimenting, the Cosmos Chemistry Laboratory C 3000 is recommended. Well over 300 experiments and extensive equipment make the hearts of aspiring chemists beat faster.

On chemistry set is an interesting educational tool that allows chemistry to elicit some of its secrets in a fun and easy way. Both boys and girls learn by one chemistry set many connections that can be useful not only in school but also in everyday life.