Lessons in Chemical Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Howard Appleton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484234048 ISBN 13: 9780484234047

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Delve into the essentials of chemistry with a clear, beginner‑friendly guide.

This edition presents the core ideas that ground the science, from how matter is built to how forces drive chemical change.

Structured to be accessible to beginners and useful for reasonably advanced students, the book explains theories with care and shows where they rest on observable facts. It emphasizes a practical approach to topics like atomic weight, the periodic system, and the major laws that govern gases, heat, and chemical reactions, while avoiding heavy math.

• How chemistry fits with other natural sciences and why it matters for understanding matter.
• The constitution of matter, including atoms, molecules, and the concept of atomic weight.
• Key laws and ideas about gases, heat, energy, and chemical change.
• How the periodic system and foundational theories developed, with attention to evidence and interpretation.

This edition suits students starting chemistry, educators seeking a structured reference, and curious readers who want a solid introduction to the principles that shape the subject. Ideal for readers of scientific fundamentals and early chemical theory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484234048
• ISBN 13: 9780484234047
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 266