Conversations on Chemistry: In Which the Elements of That Science Are Familiarly Explained, and Illustrated by Experiments, and 38 Engravings on Wood (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Lee Comstock

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0365379786 ISBN 13: 9780365379782

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Discover chemistry made clear and approachable—with real experiments you can understand and try at home.

This classic, dialogue‑driven introduction explains the elements of chemistry in plain language, linking ideas to everyday observation and practical use.

This edition puts the wonders of chemistry within reach for beginners and curious readers alike. It foregrounds gentle, hands‑on learning, using common instruments and simple demonstrations to illuminate how matter behaves, how substances combine, and how discoveries can be explained step by step.

• Learn core ideas through friendly, question‑and‑answer conversations that build understanding from the ground up.
• See how elements join in definite proportions and why that matters in real substances.
• Explore classic experiments, including how electricity can decompose compounds and reveal what’s inside salts.
• Follow practical notes that emphasize using affordable, readily available apparatus.

Ideal for readers new to science, or anyone who wants a clear, engaging entry into chemistry without prior knowledge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0365379786
• ISBN 13: 9780365379782
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 356