Researched
Thames & Kosmos CHEM C2000 (V 2.0) Chemistry Set
An intermediate chemistry set with 250 experiments and an alcohol burner.
$149.95 at Thames & Kosmos · Price checked Oct 28
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Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 11+
- 50 pieces
- STEM kits
- Thames & Kosmos
- Available
Warning. Not suitable for children under 11 years. For use under adult supervision. Contains some chemicals which present a hazard to health. Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference.
More info
- Age: 11+ (Thames & Kosmos)
- Experiments: 250
- Pieces: 50
- Manual: 128 pages, full color
- Battery: One 9-volt, required
- Box size: 21.3 x 14.6 x 4.7 in.
- Item number: 640125
- Made in: Germany
- First released: 2011
- Award: Parents' Choice Silver Award
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Teens who want to do real chemistry experiments at home
- Families with an adult who can supervise burner and chemical work
- Homeschoolers who want a long list of guided experiments
Skip it if
- The child is under 11 or there are small children in the house
- No adult can supervise the experiments
- You want a quick, mess-free science toy
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- 250 experiments in a 128-page full-color manual
- An alcohol burner opens up heat-based experiments
- Test tubes, goggles and lab-style tools are in the box
Keep in mind
- The box warning calls for adult supervision and says not for children under 11
- Denatured alcohol and some household items are not included
- Eye protection for supervising adults is not included
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 2 positive
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
A verified buyer calls it a good value, with many experiments to run and instructions that are easy to follow.
A parent says the kit was good for the money and that their daughter uses it for science class homework.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 Thames & Kosmos. CHEM C2000 (V 2.0)
- 02 Thames & Kosmos. CHEM C2000 box back panel (warning and contents)
- 03 Home Science Tools. Thames & Kosmos Chem C2000
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
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| Price | $149.95 | $66.65 | $56.99 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 11+ | Ages 14–101 | Ages 14+ |
| Category | STEM kits | STEM kits | Wooden toys |
| Pieces | 50 | – | 294 |
| Build time | – | – | A weekend |
| Good for | Teens ready for real lab work with an adult | Teens who want to build and code robots | Patient teens who like gears and puzzles |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
