r/chemhelp is a subreddit with 115k members. The community frequently discusses chemistry, struggling, question, reaction, and chem, and the most common flair used is organic, general/high school, other, inorganic, and analytical.
r/chemhelp is place where you can seek help with whatever chemistry problem you may encounter. Whether you are a high school student trying to understand the fundamentals, a college student struggling through upper division courses, or a professional seeking pointers on a real problem you are trying to solve, you have a place here.
Popular Topics in r/chemhelp
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Chemistry
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Struggling
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Question
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Reaction
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Chem
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Looking For
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Help
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Mechanism
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Ochem
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Websites
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Flair Used in r/chemhelp
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Organic
: "A Chemistry PhD wrote this joke and I do not get it"
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General/High School
: "Help me understand the ClO4- structure"
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Other
: "I messed up, any idea how I can remove it and salvage the flask?"
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Inorganic
: "What exactly is an acid?"
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Analytical
: "Understanding electron flow in electrochemical cells"
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Career/Advice
: "I need tips for chemistry"
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Biochemisty
: "Guys could you suggest me some "funny" enantiomers that have different biological activities"
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Physical/Quantum
: "Undergrad chem student worried about Physical Chem"
5 posts
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Need Encouragement
: "Is it possible to learn chemistry on your own?"
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Discussion
: "Start of term check-in"
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Last updated: September 3, 2026