Do subscripts in formulas display?

Numbers are not turned into subscripts, so "H2O" appears as typed. For proper formatting, set subscripts in the exported Word file.

Will a reaction arrow break the diagram?

Avoid arrow symbols in mind map nodes. Write "produces" or "yields" instead.

Can I leave blanks for students to fill in?

Yes. Replace the text of the last-level nodes with a question mark and export a fill-in version.

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Introductory chemistry mind map template

An introductory chemistry mind map with five themes: structure of matter, chemical reactions, common substances, lab skills, and chemistry in daily life. Use it for unit summaries and test review, then export PNG, SVG, Word or PowerPoint free.

Previewed in the “Cinnabar” theme; you can switch themes in the editor

When to use it

A first chemistry course introduces many loosely connected facts, and five themes make them easier to hold. Use it for end-of-year review or as a summary after each unit.

Make it yours

Expand "Acids bases salts" with common examples and their shared properties.
Equations get long, so name the reaction in the node and write the equation elsewhere.
Hang the apparatus that lab questions ask about under "Preparing gases".

Mermaid code

middle-school-chemistry-mindmap.mmd

mindmap
  root((Introductory chemistry))
    Structure of matter
      Atoms molecules ions
      Elements and the periodic table
      Chemical formulas
    Chemical reactions
      Physical versus chemical change
      Conservation of mass
      Balancing equations
      Reaction types
    Common substances
      Air and oxygen
      Water and solutions
      Carbon and its oxides
      Metals
      Acids bases salts
    Lab skills
      Equipment and safety
      Preparing gases
      Testing and separating substances
    Chemistry in daily life
      Fuels and energy
      Food and health
      Materials and the environment

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Draw an introductory chemistry mind map with Mermaid mindmap syntax. The root is Introductory chemistry, and the main branches are Structure of matter, Chemical reactions, Common substances, Lab skills, and Chemistry in daily life, each with three to five topics. Put every node on its own line, show levels with space indentation, and do not use list markers or arrows. Output only the mermaid code block.

FAQ

Do subscripts in formulas display?: Numbers are not turned into subscripts, so "H2O" appears as typed. For proper formatting, set subscripts in the exported Word file.
Will a reaction arrow break the diagram?: Avoid arrow symbols in mind map nodes. Write "produces" or "yields" instead.
Can I leave blanks for students to fill in?: Yes. Replace the text of the last-level nodes with a question mark and export a fill-in version.

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Updated 2026-11-11