ISBN: 9781331880370 - the development of the periodic law (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the development of the natural law linking the properties of the elements to their atomic weights, known as the periodic law. It starts with the early work of Prout and Dobereiner on atomic weights and the discovery of numerical regularities between them. The author traces the evolution of these ideas into Mendeleev and Meyer's periodic system and the subsequent confirmation of their insights. The book examines how the law inspired research in inorganic chemistry and led to a greater understanding of the nature of the elements. It also discusses the challenges to the law, including Stasâs work on atomic weight precision and the discovery of isotopes. Throughout, the book focuses on the interplay between theoretical and experimental chemistry, showcasing how the search for numerical patterns and the pursuit of a deeper understanding of matter have driven scientific progress. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the development of one of the fundamental principles of chemistry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…