The Principles of Chemistry, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

D. Mendel�eff

9780331503012: The Principles of Chemistry, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331503018 ISBN 13: 9780331503012

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how chemists link gas volumes and densities to reveal the hidden rules of chemical reactions.

In this edition, the text explains how the volumes of gases entering into a compound often stand in simple, measurable ratios. It shows how knowing densities and weights can reveal these volumetric relations, even when direct observation is difficult. You’ll see examples like water, nitrous oxide, and nitric oxide to illustrate the approach, along with notes on how temperature, pressure, and state (gas or vapor) affect the measurements. The discussion also covers methods for determining gas densities and the conditions that make these calculations reliable, including how to handle volatile liquids and high-temperature observations.

The book moves into practical chemistry topics that connect theory to real experiments. It describes how chlorine interacts with hydrogen and oxygen, how photochemical reactions unfold under light, and how heat, light, and pressure influence chemical change. It also touches on the behavior of metals in chlorine and the formation of metal chlorides, tying these ideas to broader questions about valence and the behavior of elements.

Understand the link between volumes, weights, and densities in chemical equations.
Learn how to estimate volumes from densities and weights when direct measurement is tough.
See how light and temperature influence reactions, including photochemical processes.
Explore how chlorine reacts with hydrogen and metals to form compounds and release heat.

Ideal for readers seeking a rigorous, foundational view of chemical principles and their experimental basis.

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