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Thames & Kosmos Chemistry Chem C500 Science Kit with 28 Guided Experiments 48 Page Science Guide Parents’ Choice Silver Award Winner, 13.1" L x 2.6" W x 8.9" H

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  • An introductory tour of chemistry with 28 classic experiments
  • Discover the colorful effects of acids and bases
  • Make fizzy and foamy reactions and write messages with invisible ink
  • Learn about reactions between solids, liquids, and gases
  • The 48-page, full-color experiment manual gives simple instructions for setting up and performing each experiment, and then clear explanations of what happened and why

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Thames and Kosmos Chemistry Chem C500

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Chemistry C500 takes you on an introductory tour of chemistry with 28 classic experiments. Learn about reactions between solids, liquids, and gases. Discover the colorful effects of acids and bases. Perform astonishing ÒmagicÓ tricks for your friends. Mak

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WARNING: Chemistry Set. This set contains chemicals [and/or parts] that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers [and in manual] carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.


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About Thames & Kosmos

Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. T&K's mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches as well, including arts and crafts and the panoply of thinking and social skills that can be taught through games and magic.

T&K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.

Chemistry C500

Discover the world of chemistry

Learn about reactions between solids, liquids, and gases. Discover the colorful effects of acids and bases. Perform astonishing 'magic' tricks for your friends. Make fizzy and foamy reactions. Write messages with invisible ink. Investigate metals and salts in electrochemical experiments with a 9-volt battery (not included). Learn for yourself how chemistry goes far beyond textbooks and laboratories to explain occurrences that happen around us every day.

The 48-page, full-color experiment manual gives simple instructions for setting up and performing each experiment, and then clear explanations of what happened and why. This kit is ideal for children who are interested in chemistry but who are not yet ready for a more advanced chemistry set. It serves as an excellent introduction to other chemistry sets by Thames & Kosmos.

  • Ages 10 and up
  • 48-page, full-color manual
  • 28 experiments

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    4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Customers like the fun of the science kit, saying it has lots of fun experiments. They also appreciate the appearance, saying the kit looks good. However, some customers have concerns about the safety of the chemicals, saying they are dangerous and spilling. They feel the kit contains only a handful of things, and that it needs more vials. Opinions are mixed on condition.

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    58 customers mention44 positive14 negative

    Customers like the quality of the kit. They say it's a great starter set for absolute beginners, and provides a good learning experience. Some say that it'll be a perfect addition to science classes. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "...Overall, a great set for absolute beginners just dipping their toes." Read more

    "...Very cool real lab type protocols to follow - great prep for science classes with lab & also teaches the importance of following directions..." Read more

    "over all it was a very good set, the only issue I have with it is the materials are cheap...." Read more

    "...for this set I’d say for anyone under 14, but it was a great opportunity to connect and learn and work together." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers find the science kit fun for kids and budding chemists. They say it has fun experiments and provides hours of entertainment away from a screen.

    "...Great time for kids!" Read more

    "...Great into for kids to learn to love Chemistry." Read more

    "...great for getting your child interested in experiments and it's great family fun." Read more

    "This was so much fun to use!" Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the gift set to be a perfect and cute gift for any tween, boys, and girls. They also say it's a great set for a budding scientist and a 10 year old girl.

    "...It made a good birthday present for him." Read more

    "Bought this for my 8 year old daughter. Great gift for a budding scientist...." Read more

    "This was a great gift for the Grandson and he couldn't wait to start the many experiments provided by this set." Read more

    "My daughter has spent hours experimenting with this set! The perfect gift for any tween!!" Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the toy. They mention that it looks good.

    "It's a great looking starter kit but I don't get the complaints about not being able to find the alcohol when it's sold right here on amazon." Read more

    "Looked good, grandaughter liked it." Read more

    "Looks great but I think the ingredients were old...." Read more

    11 customers mention4 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the condition of the product. Some mention it's a good value for what you get, while others say it'd be better off buying a different product. They also say the set does not include much and the quality is cheap.

    "This kit does not include much, and what it does include is cheap. It is overpriced and not a good value...." Read more

    "This is a low cost chemistry set. It's not bad, and my 8 year old son had fun with it...." Read more

    "...Not a good value." Read more

    "This was meant to be a gift, but it was received in very poor condition. It was not delivered in a box nor was the manual received...." Read more

    11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

    Customers are not satisfied with the safety of the product. They mention that there are some dangerous chemicals in the kit, some of which are missing and spilling. Some customers also report that some of the chemical bottles are empty and dried out.

    "...There are some dangerous chemicals In here and after reading all of the precautions on how to handle and dispose of and not to breath in the power..." Read more

    "...started on the 4th one my son pointed out there was nothing in the litmus powder bottle...." Read more

    "...Very benign food grade "chemicals"; completely safe...." Read more

    "...(yellow powder) had spread throughout the materials and contaminated everything...." Read more

    5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the quantity of the toy. They mention that it contains only a handful of things and the packaging is horrible. They also say that the set is not as elaborate or versatile as they would like, and that it needs more vials.

    "...The only downfall is that it needs to come with more vials...." Read more

    "This kit does not include much, and what it does include is cheap. It is overpriced and not a good value...." Read more

    "...It's very light and contains only a handful of things, It seems there are some component missing but no, that's just all. Not a good value." Read more

    "It was cheap looking and packaging horrible..so few pieces in large box,that items I side shook like a small box of sticks!" Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers dislike the ingredients in the toy and game. They mention that it requires a significant amount of ingredients from their own kitchen and house, and that the ingredients were old.

    "...This requires a significant amount of ingredients from your own kitchen and house (vinegar, paper, paint brushes, distilled water, etc.)..." Read more

    "...1 star for not including all the items needed. For the price, throughin a 9 volt, a vial of vinegar, and a few other small things. Super annoying." Read more

    "Looks great but I think the ingredients were old...." Read more

    Very disappointing packaging
    1 Star
    Very disappointing packaging
    Contents seem fine but the packaging is third world. Originally planned to give as a back to school gift but this seems like a very seedy looking product. Very disappointing.
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