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Good to see spike back after a break.

Embodied in Taoism is ch'i, effectively a free spirit (8)

Paul, thank you for the welcome. Not used this thread before but we’re regular posters on the Listener thread.
Will certainly check those others out you mentioned. We test solve for an IQ and EV setter and also supply clues, so it will be useful to have exposure to a wider forum for critical evaluation.

In Chemistry distil off crack, then halogenate twice, that's Breaking Bad (8)

'Crack' as in 'try'

Can't resist a science based clue

Go quickly through miscellaneous files, starting a riot (8)

Last one, Jono.

Jets, heading off from Gotland, for saucier island at the heart of devilry (8)

Thousand Island cook consuming starter of Italian capers (8)

[‘capers’ in the plural meaning mischief is not really supported by Chambers, but I think it does mean that!]

Jimmy, I might need a chemistry refresher, is “halogenate twice” the introduction of Iodine and Florine, I and F?

*Fluorine

Tissue, half-cut onanist threw away after hand relief, aided by young lady scratching bottom with hollowed out vibrator (8)

(Hand)(ker)chief
Mis(s)
Di(l)do - def.