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Foundations Of The Atomic Theory: Comprising Papers And Extracts By John Dalton, William Hyde Wollaston And Thomas Thomson, 1802-1808 (1911)

Foundations Of The Atomic Theory: Comprising Papers And Extracts By John Dalton, William Hyde Wollaston And Thomas Thomson, 1802-1808 (1911)

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ISBN10: 116171622X
ISBN13: 9781161716221
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Foundations Of The Atomic Theory is a book that comprises papers and extracts by three prominent scientists - John Dalton, William Hyde Wollaston, and Thomas Thomson. These papers and extracts were written between 1802 and 1808 and were instrumental in laying the groundwork for the development of the atomic theory. The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of the atomic theory and its importance in the field of science. It then goes on to present the works of the three scientists in chronological order, starting with John Dalton's paper on the absorption of gases by water and other liquids. This paper was the first to propose the idea that gases are composed of atoms that combine in fixed ratios.The book then includes several papers by William Hyde Wollaston, including his work on the chemical composition of minerals and his discovery of the elements palladium and rhodium. Thomas Thomson's papers on the atomic weights of elements and the law of multiple proportions are also included in the book.Throughout the book, the reader is provided with a detailed account of the development of the atomic theory and the contributions made by these three scientists. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the development of the atomic theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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