[Alexander Roddie]

I'm quickly developing a keen interest in chemistry. I'm from the UK, I did chemistry at secondary (high) school, and had a chemistry set as a kid, but beyond that I'm a bit rusty. Can anyone give me some pointers on good starter equipment and basic (not in a chemical sense!) chemicals for a home lab? I'm mainly interested in repeating the classic experiments.  Advise on good easy experiments would be appreciated too.

Regards,
Alex

[vmelkon]

You mean adding an acid to a base
adding a acid to a metal
NaOH + Al
copper salt + NH3
electrolysis of water
NaOH + copper salt
CuO + C = Cu + CO2

[MissPhosgene]

Chemistry is cool. Experiments are fun to do, a lot of times even when they go balls-up and you have to spend days trying to sort out a total mess.

Best recommendation: Get a general chemistry book and read it. You will find information about experiments there as well as a rational for why and how they work.