’ve been noticing more and more chemists and science communicators using TikTok to share quick experiments, lab tips, and chemistry explanations. Some of the short videos get millions of views, which makes me wonder—can TikTok actually be an effective tool for promoting real chemistry education, or does the short-form format oversimplify things too much?
Have you come across chemistry content on TikTok that you found useful or inspiring? And if you were to use TikTok for outreach, how would you balance accuracy with the need to keep content short and engaging?