For students, DIY hobbyists, and science buffs, who can no longer get real chemistry sets, this one-of-a-kind guide explains how to set up and use a home chemistry lab, with step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments in basic chemistry -- not just to make pretty colors and stinky smells, but to learn how to do real lab work ul liPurify alcohol by distillationli liProduce hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrolysisli liSmelt metallic copper from copper ore you make yourselfli liAnalyze the makeup of seawater, bone, and other common substancesli liSynthesize oil of wintergreen from aspirin and rayon fiber from paperli liPerform forensics tests for fingerprints, blood, drugs, and poisonsli liand much moreli ulpFrom the 1930s through the 1970s, chemistry sets were among the most popular Christmas gifts, selling in the millions. But two decades ago, real chemistry sets began to disappear as manufacturers and retailers became concerned about liability., emThe Illustrated Guide to Home