Websites
Resources from the Internet
Check out this list of websites about chemistry.
Always be cautious when using sites from the open internet, and be sure to read websites critically.
Suggested Websites
- American Chemical Society
The largest professional organization for chemists in the United States.
- Chemistry at Nature Research
Chemistry is a branch of science that involves the study of the composition, structure and properties of matter. Often known as the central science, it is a creative discipline chiefly concerned with atomic and molecular structure and its change, for instance through chemical reactions.
- Chemistry at the National Institute of Standards and Technology
From the food we eat and the pharmaceuticals doctors prescribe to the paints and fuel additives we use, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develops the technology, measurement methods, and standards to address the needs of the chemical industry.
- ChemSpider
ChemSpider is a free chemical structure database providing fast text and structure search access to over 67 million structures from hundreds of data sources.
- The Periodic Table of Videos
Short chemistry-related videos produced by the Unversity of Nottingham.
- PubChem
PubChem is an open chemistry database at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). … Since the launch in , PubChem has become a key chemical information resource for scientists, students, and the general public.
- Royal Society of Chemistry
We publish new research. We develop, recognise and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark new ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists. And we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all.
- Sandia National Laboratories
Since , Sandia National Laboratories has developed science-based technologies that support our national security.
- Science.gov
Science.gov searches over 60 databases and over 2,200 scientific websites to provide users with access to more than 200 million pages of authoritative federal science information including research and development results.
- ScienceDaily Chemistry News
ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest scientific discoveries in Earth and Climate Chemistry. Also get articles on organic and inorganic chemistry in the environment—including new techniques and inventions. Updated daily from the world’s leading universities and research organizations.
- Wired Chemist
We hope that you will enjoy our various features such as pedagogical animations, an introduction to chemistry, modules on important topics in chemistry, demonstrations of laboratory techniques, NMR spectral data and problems, and so on. All of these are designed to help students learn chemistry and to provide professionals with information of value.
Read Websites Critically
Anyone can publish anything on the internet.
Use the Spider Method to ensure that your internet sources are appropriate for your research.
- Source
Who wrote the information? Is he qualified? If you can’t find an author, you shouldn’t trust the information until you verify it elsewhere.
- Purpose
Why does this website exist? Is it intended to sell a product or convince readers of something? Can you detect any bias?
- Information
Is the information current? Check for a publication date. If there isn’t one, you need to verify currency with another source.
- Domain
Be aware of the host site. Is the domain .edu or .gov? These domains sometimes have more authoritative or reliable information.
- Educational
Who is the intended audience? Is there adequate depth to the information? Are you sure it’s not a hoax site or satire?
- Reliability
Is the same information available on other websites? Triangulate with other sources to improve the chance of getting complete or accurate information.