On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page 110
... chemical compounds afford a proof that divisibility of matter has a limit . The cohesive force , which has been the subject of the preceding considerations , only unites particles of the same kind of matter ; whereas affinity , which is ...
... chemical compounds afford a proof that divisibility of matter has a limit . The cohesive force , which has been the subject of the preceding considerations , only unites particles of the same kind of matter ; whereas affinity , which is ...
Page 111
... of water . Dr. Faraday has proved , by experiments on bodies both in solution and fusion , that chemical affinity is merely a result of the electrical state of the particles of matter . Now SECT . XIV . 111 DEFINITE PROPORTIONS .
... of water . Dr. Faraday has proved , by experiments on bodies both in solution and fusion , that chemical affinity is merely a result of the electrical state of the particles of matter . Now SECT . XIV . 111 DEFINITE PROPORTIONS .
Page 112
... chemical composition and decompo- sition , by a given current of electricity , is always accomplished according to the laws of definite proportions ; and that the quantity of electricity requisite for the decomposition of a sub- stance ...
... chemical composition and decompo- sition , by a given current of electricity , is always accomplished according to the laws of definite proportions ; and that the quantity of electricity requisite for the decomposition of a sub- stance ...
Page 113
... chemical combination takes place . Dr. Faraday attributes the effect in part also to a diminution in the elasticity of the gaseous particles on their sides adjacent to the platinum , and to their perfect mixture or association , as well ...
... chemical combination takes place . Dr. Faraday attributes the effect in part also to a diminution in the elasticity of the gaseous particles on their sides adjacent to the platinum , and to their perfect mixture or association , as well ...
Page 190
... chemical action takes place . A remarkable differ- ence was also observed by M. Biot between the action of the particles of the same substances when in a liquid or solid state . The syrup of grapes , for example , turns the plane of ...
... chemical action takes place . A remarkable differ- ence was also observed by M. Biot between the action of the particles of the same substances when in a liquid or solid state . The syrup of grapes , for example , turns the plane of ...
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