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... oxidise slowly in moist air , but rapidly when heated . They are readily volatile , and burn in air with a bright light , producing oxides , which form powerful bases . At a red heat they decompose steam . 6. Aluminium Group.- Aluminium ...
... oxidise slowly in moist air , but rapidly when heated . They are readily volatile , and burn in air with a bright light , producing oxides , which form powerful bases . At a red heat they decompose steam . 6. Aluminium Group.- Aluminium ...
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... oxidised , " " and the substance which imparts the oxygen is termed an oxidising agent . Conversely , substances which remove oxygen from a body are termed reducing agents . The following lists give some examples of both I 13 INTRODUCTION.
... oxidised , " " and the substance which imparts the oxygen is termed an oxidising agent . Conversely , substances which remove oxygen from a body are termed reducing agents . The following lists give some examples of both I 13 INTRODUCTION.
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... Oxidising Agents . Oxygen ( O ) . Air ( O and N ) . Iron tetroxide ( Fe ̧04 ) . Manganese dioxide MnO ,. Slags ... oxidised when converted into Fe2O3 , and oxide of iron is completely reduced when all the iron is brought to the metallic ...
... Oxidising Agents . Oxygen ( O ) . Air ( O and N ) . Iron tetroxide ( Fe ̧04 ) . Manganese dioxide MnO ,. Slags ... oxidised when converted into Fe2O3 , and oxide of iron is completely reduced when all the iron is brought to the metallic ...
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... oxidising action has been already mentioned . It is the chief supporter of combustion , that is , it forms the active medium in which bodies burn . Oxides , as the compounds of oxygen with other elements are termed , may be roughly ...
... oxidising action has been already mentioned . It is the chief supporter of combustion , that is , it forms the active medium in which bodies burn . Oxides , as the compounds of oxygen with other elements are termed , may be roughly ...
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... oxidised thus- C + H.O Carbon . + = H2 2 Water . Hydrogen . со Carbonic oxide . = CH4 + 2CO Marsh - gas . Carbonic oxide . 3C + 2H2O Carbon . Water . Carbon dioxide or Carbonic acid ( CO2 ) is a gas about 11⁄2 times the weight of air ...
... oxidised thus- C + H.O Carbon . + = H2 2 Water . Hydrogen . со Carbonic oxide . = CH4 + 2CO Marsh - gas . Carbonic oxide . 3C + 2H2O Carbon . Water . Carbon dioxide or Carbonic acid ( CO2 ) is a gas about 11⁄2 times the weight of air ...
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