Inspired by organic chemistry professor at ASU, the following page contains chemistry/science-related jokes that my students and I have found. I did not write these jokes; citations are found at the bottom of this page. If you find a (school-appropriate!) joke that you think should be featured, please submit it to the Google Form below. (Click the white arrow in the upper right corner to make the form larger.)
How do astronauts organize a party? They planet.
Credit: M. W., 2024-2025
How do trees get on the Internet? They log on.
Credit: M. P., 2024-2025
What did the chemist say when asked if he had any sodium hypobromite?
"NaBrO"
Credit: L. K., 2024-2025
The proton isn't speaking to the other proton. He's mad atom.
Credit: A. A., 2023-2024
Cat-ions are paws-itive.
Credit: A. A., 2023-2024
Carbon and hydrogen went on a date… I heard they really bonded.
Credit: B. R., 2022-2023
Why is it so hard to wake up in the morning? That’s because of Newton’s First Law – A body at rest wants to stay at rest.
Credit: C. H., 2022-2023
My favorite chemistry jokes are good because all the good ones Argon.
Q: Why was the mole of oxygen molecules excited when he walked out of the singles bar?
A: He got Avogadro's number!
Q: What kind of fish is made out of 2 sodium atoms?
A: 2 Na
Q: What did the thermometer say to the graduated cylinder?
A: "You may have graduated, but I've got multiple degrees!"
Q: Want to hear a joke about nitric oxide?
A: NO!
Two atoms are walking down the street. One atom says to the other, "Hey! I think I lost an electron!" The other asks, "Are you sure?" "Yes, I'm positive!"
Credit: Best Life Editors, 2019
[Image description: A black cat, sitting up and looking mad or excited, is holding onto two girls' arm sleeves using its claws. The cat's front legs are extended approximately 60 degrees from its body.]
Credit: @9GAG (Twitter), 2019
Best Life Editors. (2019, July 16). 40 Chemistry Jokes Even Non-Geeks Will Find Hilarious. Best Life. https://bestlifeonline.com/chemistry-jokes/
9GAG [@9GAG]. (2019, July 11). Remember to drink enough dihydrogen monoxide today. Water [Image] [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/9gag/status/1149302579848982528