Distillation separates mixtures by boiling point. Learn how it works, types, apparatus, uses, azeotropes, and difference from reverse osmosis. Distillation – Definition, Types, Process, and Uses This entry was posted on May 2, 2026 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 10, 2026)
Download a free lab safety poster pack with printable PDFs to promote safe science practices in classrooms and laboratories. Lab Safety Poster Pack – Free Printable PDFs for Science ... This entry was posted on July 1, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on July 13, 2025)
Download a free Laboratory Safety Agreement (PDF) for students to sign. Promote safe science practices with a printable lab safety contract. Free Laboratory Safety Agreement (PDF Download) This entry was posted on June 7, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 15, 2025)
Learn the parts of a microscope, what they do, and how a microscope works. Get a free printable PDF microscope study guide. Parts of a Microscope and Microscopy Study Guide This entry was posted on April 12, 2025 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 5, 2025)
Take this fun lab safety quiz to see if you're prepared for the laboratory. Download and print the PDF quiz and get answer with explanations. Lab Safety Quiz PDF and Answers This entry was posted on September 14, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 29, 2022)
Learn what a mordant is and how it works. See examples of mordants in the Gram stain and in the dyeing industry. What Is a Mordant? Definition and Examples This entry was posted on March 17, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 30, 2023)
Learn about litmus paper and how to perform and interpret the litmus test. Litmus Paper and the Litmus Test This entry was posted on January 20, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 2, 2025)
Get the filtration definition and learn about filtration processes. Learn the difference between a filter and a sieve. What Is Filtration? Definition and Processes This entry was posted on November 15, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 24, 2026)
Learn how to make thymolphthalein pH indicator. Learn about its color, uses, and where to buy it. How to Make Thymolphthalein pH Indicator This entry was posted on September 9, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on November 4, 2025)