Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air by Joseph Priestley
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| Author | Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 |
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| Title | Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air |
| Note | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air" by Joseph Priestley is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work primarily explores various types of gases, particularly different forms of air, through a series of experiments and observations. It offers insights into the nature, properties, and implications of these gases, reflecting the burgeoning field of experimental science during this period. The opening of the treatise outlines the motivations behind its publication, including previous favorable receptions of Priestley's earlier observations on air. The author expresses a commitment to sharing knowledge through a detailed exploration of his experiments, emphasizing the continuous development of natural sciences and the importance of immediate communication of discoveries. He discusses the complexity and challenges of studying air, acknowledging the earlier work of philosophers and scientists before him, and sets the stage for a systematic examination of different air types, their properties, and the equipment used in experiments. Overall, this introduction serves not only as a prelude to the experiments themselves but also highlights the collaborative and iterative nature of scientific inquiry in Priestley's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QD: Science: Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Air -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29734 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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