The subject matter of a course of six lectures on the non-metallic elements, arranged by J. Scoffern1853 |
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... electricity , its two elements , oxygen and hydrogen , are liberated , one at either effective end ( poles or ... electricity to the force which holds oxygen in combination with hydrogen , it must be accepted in the light of an ultimate ...
... electricity , its two elements , oxygen and hydrogen , are liberated , one at either effective end ( poles or ... electricity to the force which holds oxygen in combination with hydrogen , it must be accepted in the light of an ultimate ...
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... electricity ; and it has been demonstrated by Mr. Faraday , that in any series of binary combinations , only one is susceptible of direct decomposition by the voltaic current . Mere à priori reasoning would have bespoken credence for ...
... electricity ; and it has been demonstrated by Mr. Faraday , that in any series of binary combinations , only one is susceptible of direct decomposition by the voltaic current . Mere à priori reasoning would have bespoken credence for ...
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... electric smell . This odour is due to the presence of ozone , largely diluted with atmos- pheric air . In a more ... electrical sparks are transmitted through the air , but also when water is electrolyzed , as in the case of a dilute ...
... electric smell . This odour is due to the presence of ozone , largely diluted with atmos- pheric air . In a more ... electrical sparks are transmitted through the air , but also when water is electrolyzed , as in the case of a dilute ...
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... electric smell . It is insoluble in water . Like chlorine , bromine , and the metallic peroxides , it is a powerful electromotive sub- stance . It discharges vegetable colours with a chlorine- like energy . It converts phosphorus ...
... electric smell . It is insoluble in water . Like chlorine , bromine , and the metallic peroxides , it is a powerful electromotive sub- stance . It discharges vegetable colours with a chlorine- like energy . It converts phosphorus ...
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... electricity , although in some way con- nected with and producing the decomposition , does not act in the simple manner assumed by Davy . Mr. Faraday has also proved that the terms electric attrac- tion are misapplied in the explanation ...
... electricity , although in some way con- nected with and producing the decomposition , does not act in the simple manner assumed by Davy . Mr. Faraday has also proved that the terms electric attrac- tion are misapplied in the explanation ...
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