ISBN: 9781333647285 - lecture-notes on theoretical chemistry (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 is the first of its kind to take a comprehensive view at the chemical nomenclature and notation, a highly critical examination into the origins, development, and evolution of chemical terminology and symbols. The author presents a fascinating narrative of the struggles to establish a standardised and universally accepted language for chemistry. It traces the evolution of chemical nomenclature from its earliest origins in alchemical symbols to the modern system developed by Lavoisier, Berzelius and others. The author discusses the role that chemical philosophy has played in the development of chemical nomenclature and the challenges and thinking associated with the creation of a nomenclature that not only identifies substances, but also reflects their composition and properties. This book will interest chemists, historians of science, and anyone who wants to gain insights into the fascinating journey of developing a structured, logical language for 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.…