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Chemistry Lab Basics
- Beakers, graduated cylinders, funnels, and glass stir rods
- Safety goggles, lab coat, and spill tray for containment
- pH test supplies, buffer ingredients, and dilution containers
- Measure Solution pH
- Adjust Solution pH
- Dilute Hydrochloric Acid Safely
- Neutralize an Acid Spill
- Extract Stevia Sweetener
- Refine Stevia Crystals
- Wear eye protection and gloves when handling acids or hot liquids.
- Work in a well-ventilated area and keep an exit path clear.
- Always add acid to water when diluting, never the reverse.
A compact home lab lets you extract useful compounds, tune nutrient solutions, and practice safe chemistry skills.
Core tools and supplies
Quest trailheads
Safety tips
Stevia extraction overview
Homegrown stevia leaves contain steviol glycosides. Dry the leaves, steep them in hot water, filter out the solids, and refine the extract into crystals. The Refine Stevia Crystals quest walks through the full process.