Isbn: 9781334326936 - the rise and development of organic 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 examines the field of chemistry through the lens of history, focusing on the development of organic chemistry. Beginning with the alchemists and their endeavors to create gold, it follows the discovery of new elements and compounds, the birth of phlogiston theory, and the groundbreaking experiments with electrolysis. The author explores the concept of the âvital forceâ or âvital essenceâ as it was once believed to be present within all living things and necessary for their existence, thereby explaining why it was believed the synthesis of organic compounds would remain forever out of our reach. The author takes the reader on a journey from the early views of scientists to the moment urea was synthesized in 1828 and the barrier was finally broken. The book highlights the work of various scientists like Lavoisier, Berzelius, Dumas, and Laurent, and provides a unique insight into how the understanding of organic chemistry has evolved over time. A must-read for scientists, historians, and anyone interested in the foundations 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.…