ChemCollective Virtual Labs
A stocked chemistry bench in the browser where you can mix reagents and get it badly wrong at no cost.
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How to get the most from it
ChemCollective Virtual Labs sits in Science Toys under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and useful.
About this category: Simulations you can meddle with: orbits, evolution, chemistry, cellular automata. Understanding through interference rather than through reading.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
ChemCollective Virtual Labs: quick answers
Is ChemCollective Virtual Labs free?
Yes. ChemCollective Virtual Labs is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use ChemCollective Virtual Labs?
No. You can use ChemCollective Virtual Labs without signing up for anything.
Does ChemCollective Virtual Labs work on a phone?
Not well. We file ChemCollective Virtual Labs as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is ChemCollective Virtual Labs safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does ChemCollective Virtual Labs take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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