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gases. He also pre- sented a hypothesis regarding Abiogenic Petrole- um Origin, and predicted the possibility of ex- tracting many important chemical compounds out of petroleum. Dmitri also made his mark [...] some proper- ties of the principle of Earth, and can be transformed in a gaseous state, thus carries also some principles of Air (see e.g. Priesner 2011). Elementary property Cold Heat Dry Earth Fire Moist [...] century and were only omit- ted when the concept of energy became more and more established. 1 See also http://www.chemheritage.org/discover/online- resources/chemistry-in-history/themes/early-chemistry-
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Hydrogen react with 16g Oxygen, the same amount would also react with 32g Sulphur. 56g of Iron would also react with 16g Oxygen, the same amount would also react with 32g Sul- phur. Moreover, there were two [...] Mathematics and Natural Philosophy in the New Col- lege of Manchester. Shortly after his appointment, he also had become a member to the Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, one of the eminent English [...] to lecture, actually he had already begun to teach at the age of twelve in a local school. But he also loved science, and his new position offered him the opportunity to combine both his passions. In
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seen in the historical analysis both in Greek antiquity, as well as for the modern period. It can also be identified in the educational conceptions. The historical development of the concept of elements [...] elements were not what we call earth, fire, air, and water, but they are elementary principles (see also the background on the development of the Periodic Table). 2 Historical Background: Atoms Storytelling [...] atomic theory, apart from not ac- cepting the idea of empty space, which contradicted his theory. He also found the notion of an object being in permanent motion absurd. He opposed the atomic concept in its
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both of these processes. Antoine also showed that oxy- gen plays a key role in respiration for animals and plants, as well as in the process of metal rusting. He also discovered that hydrogen, in combina- [...] on Ex- act and Natural Sciences. Here, he studied math- ematics and astronomy. Young Lavoisier was also interested in botany, geology, and mineralogy, and attended some chemistry courses. He left Collège [...] out numerous chemistry experiments. He wrote on the origin of chemical elements and combustion. He also ex- perimented with electrical discharges, and com- pared various barometers. The daily life of Lavoisier
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both of these processes. Antoine also showed that oxy- gen plays a key role in respiration for animals and plants, as well as in the process of metal rusting. He also discovered that hydrogen, in combina- [...] vitamin.” Funk also illustrated the method and the amount of the beriberi vitamin that could be precipitated from an aqueous solution, as well as the chemical formula for the vitamin. g He also gave an il [...] on Ex- act and Natural Sciences. Here, he studied math- ematics and astronomy. Young Lavoisier was also interested in botany, geology, and mineralogy, and attended some chemistry courses. He left Collège
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Hydrogen react with 16g Oxygen, the same amount would also react with 32g Sulphur. 56g of Iron would also react with 16g Oxygen, the same amount would also react with 32g Sul- phur. Moreover, there were two [...] in 1909, Mach was also very prominent in his times) and the proponents of a statistical inter- pretation (most notably Boltzmann) was not just based on physical issues but involved also deep philosophical [...] of chemical composition, and formulating the laws of partial pressures and multiple proportions. He also carried out numerous tests on gas absorption in liquids and thermal expansion of gases, and de- scribed
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of chemical composition, and formulating the laws of partial pressures and multiple proportions. He also carried out numerous tests on gas absorption in liquids and thermal expansion of gases, and de- scribed [...] tense and often felt uncom- fortable. He never succeeded as a lecturer because he lacked charisma. He also never married, claim- ing that he could not afford to have a wife. Dalton had a great interest in [...] on Earth and observed that atmospheric composition is the same regardless of the location. Dalton also proved that the atmosphere is not a chemical compound, but instead is a composition of various gases
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, New Zealand. There, he became a very active student, not only in science, but also playing for the rugby team. He also partic- ipated in the Dialectic Society (a student debating group) and the graduation [...] with JJ’s help, Rutherford obtained his first job as professor at McGill Uni- versity in Montreal, Canada. Finally, he was also able to marry his sweetheart, Mary, who had waited for him all this time [...] in 1909, Mach was also very prominent in his times) and the proponents of a statistical inter- pretation (most notably Boltzmann) was not just based on physical issues but involved also deep philosophical
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heat. He was well aware that heat could be excited by friction, however, to his understanding (and also to the one of all other scientists he knew – and he knew a lot of scien- tists) this was due to the [...] would certainly publish his paper, even if there were not fully convinced. At the same time, he would also prepare a German version of the paper and submit it to the Annalen der Physik, the recent-ly founded
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founded by Becher and Stahl. This played also a role in naming the first instrument that enabled measurements of the amount of heat calorimeter (Roberts 1991, see also Beretta 2005), the ice calorimeter. For [...] the glass. also in 1804 an investigation in which he analyzed the ability of various materials to emit radiant heat. 2 Whilst this inquiry may be seen as funda- mental research, there are also aspects of [...] experimental resources (which will be discussed later) it also caused a difficulty: Even though conceptual difficulties played a role, it was also Joule’s status that was meaningful. He was not a trained