
Vernier Science Education
6/17/2026

Whether students are fascinated by true crime podcasts, forensic television dramas, or simply enjoy solving a good mystery, forensic science offers a powerful way to... The post 3 Forensic Chemistry Experiments for High School and College Chemistry appeared first on Vernier .
Poisons have played significant roles throughout history, from ancient assassinations to modern forensic investigations. Each poison has unique physical and chemical properties that aid in its identification and detection. These properties, such as colour, fume colour, smell, and specific diagnostic tests, are crucial for forensic toxicology, enabling experts to determine the presence of toxic su…
It might be difficult for a student to see where absorbance spectroscopy and Beer’s law could be useful to a chemist. But, what if the technique is used to analyze poisoned wine from a crime scene? This definitely piqued the interest of my students. The post When Will I Use Forensic Chemistry in Real Life? appeared first on Vernier .