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
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Use tech to improve investigation and graph drawing
Let technology take the strain with these time-saving and inclusive approaches to practical work, says Wendy Winnard
Develop key scientific skills with practical videos
Enhance understanding, revise key content and inspire budding scientists with core practical videos for 14–16 learners
Reversing our reliance on fractional distillation of crude oil
Scientists use semi-permeable polymer membrane and reverse osmosis to separate mixtures of hydrocarbons and save energy
Get the most from multiple choice questions
Quiz your students with our seven tips for crafting effective questions and answers
Meet the technician who wants a diamond knife
Lead science technician and Cub Scout leader Lisa shares her top tip for teachers and the most memorable risk assessment she’s ever done
