Yenka Chemistry
Yenka Chemistry is Windows desktop software for simulating chemistry experiments and reactions.
What Yenka Chemistry is
Yenka Chemistry is Windows desktop software for simulating chemistry experiments and reactions. Its virtual laboratory contains more than 100 chemicals whose amounts and concentrations can be adjusted. Users can combine chemicals and glassware, model reactions, plot data and inspect reaction mechanisms through 3D animations. Electrochemistry activities support metal or carbon electrodes and 28 electrolytes, with controls for concentration and volume. Measurement tools include cell equations, voltmeters, thermometers, pH meters, balances and graphing. Ready-made lessons, activities and training videos support demonstrations, coursework, revision, student experiments and group work. Teachers can request a home-use version before purchase. Yenka supports Windows XP or later and needs an OpenGL-capable graphics card; there is no Mac version. Servers were switched off in 2022, so the software no longer connects online. Pricing is available from sales, with one-off payments rather than recurring subscriptions.
Good
- Virtual lab with over 100 adjustable chemicals
- 3D reaction mechanisms and graphing tools
- Electrochemistry supports 28 electrolytes
- Ready-made lessons and training videos
- Teacher home-use evaluation available
Watch out
- Windows only; no Mac version
- Requires an OpenGL-capable graphics card
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- School licences generally cover one postal address
Who it suits
It suits teachers and students needing chemistry demonstrations, coursework, revision or simulated experiments on Windows. Schools should review the licence rules, including site limits and restrictions on remote teaching.
Verdict
Yenka Chemistry combines virtual experiments, reaction modelling and classroom materials in a Windows package. Its offline operation and one-off payment model may suit schools, but platform and licence limits require checking first.
Plans and prices
From Yenka Chemistry's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Yenka Chemistry | Priced on request | School and home licence terms vary · school site licence covers one site · contact for schools over 2,000 students or remote teaching · Contact sales for pricing; prices are one-off payments. |
The facts
Each one read from Yenka Chemistry's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Electrochemistry
- The electrochemistry simulation supports metal or carbon electrodes and 28 electrolytes, with adjustable concentration and volume.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Home-use limits
- The maker says home-use access can expire, is unavailable to hobbyists in some countries, and cannot be used at school or commercially.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes uses including whiteboard demonstrations, coursework, revision and group activities for students.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Licence limits
- The EULA generally limits school licences to one postal address and does not permit remote teaching without written agreement.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Measurements
- Simulations include reaction details, cell equations, voltmeters, thermometers, pH meters, balances and graphing tools.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline status
- Sumdog says it switched off Yenka servers in 2022, so the software no longer connects to the internet.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing and licence
- Pricing is available by contacting sales, and the maker says purchases are one-off payments without recurring subscriptions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Sumdog identifies itself as the data controller under UK GDPR and EU GDPR and says it uses necessary cookies on the Yenka website.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Reaction tools
- Users can combine chemicals and glassware, model reactions, plot reaction data and view reaction mechanisms in 3D animations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs Yenka users to contact [email protected] for assistance.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Virtual lab
- Yenka Chemistry simulates experiments using over 100 chemicals with adjustable amounts and concentrations.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Lessons and demos
- It includes ready-made lessons, activities and training videos, and can be used for classroom demonstrations or student experimentation.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- Yenka supports Windows XP or later and requires an OpenGL-capable graphics card; the maker says there is no Mac version.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Teacher trial
- Teachers can request access to a home-use version for testing before purchasing; the page does not state a trial duration.checked 9 Oct 2026
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