Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Macquer, Pierre Joseph, 1718-1784

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Elements of the Theory and Practice of Chymistry, 5th ed." by Pierre Joseph Macquer is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work serves as an essential introductory text on the principles and practices of chemistry, marking a significant transitional period from alchemical traditions to modern scientific inquiry. The text lays a foundational understanding, focusing on the experimental methods that underpin chemical science. The opening of this treatise provides an insightful preface that outlines the evolution of chemistry from its speculative past dominated by alchemical beliefs to a more empirical approach rooted in experimentation. Macquer emphasizes the importance of observation and experimentation as the sole paths to understanding chemical phenomena, contrasting this with the fanciful hypotheses of previous chemists. He proposes an educational structure to the text, guiding beginners through the basic elements and principles of chemistry-including air, water, earth, and fire-before proceeding to more complex compounds and their interactions. The beginning establishes a careful methodological framework, promising a comprehensive exploration of both theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-09-29