Junior Grade Science: An Introductory Course of Physics and Chemistry for Irish Intermediate Schools (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George A. Watson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666264236 ISBN 13: 9780666264237

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the science of carbon dioxide and everyday chemistry through hands‑on experiments.

This approachable guide walks readers through visible tests, simple apparatus, and clear explanations to understand how gases behave, how chalk and lime relate, and why carbon dioxide matters in daily life and industry.

This edition presents step‑by‑step activities, safe demonstrations, and practical observations that connect the classroom to real‑world chemistry. It emphasizes careful observation, recording results, and drawing conclusions from experiments, with explanations written for junior students and curious readers alike.

• How carbon dioxide is produced, collected, and identified in the lab
• How it interacts with water, limewater, and litmus to reveal its properties
• The connection between chalk, lime, and carbon dioxide through heating and reactions
• Simple methods for testing gases and understanding common laboratory substances

Ideal for readers beginning their study of physics and chemistry, especially those exploring acids, bases, gases, and the behavior of everyday compounds in a safe, classroom‑friendly way.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666264236
• ISBN 13: 9780666264237
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 194