The Chemical History of a Candle (eBook)

Scientific Lectures on the Chemistry and Physics of Flames

Michael Faraday (Autor)

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2020
93 Seiten
e-artnow (Verlag)
406-406605898-2 (EAN)

Infos

The Chemical History of a Candle presents a series of lectures on the chemistry and physics of flames given by Michael Faraday. The lectures described the different zones of combustion in the candle flame and the presence of carbon particles in the luminescent zone. Demonstrations included the production and examination of the properties of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide gases. An electrolysis cell is demonstrated, first in the electroplating of platinum conductors by dissolved copper, then the production of hydrogen and oxygen gases and their recombination to form water. The properties of water itself are studied, including its expansion while freezing (iron vessels are burst by this expansion), and the relative volume of steam produced when water is vaporized. Techniques for weighing gases on a balance are demonstrated. Atmospheric pressure is described and its effects demonstrated.

Autor

Michael Faraday (1791-1867) was an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, diamagnetism and electrolysis.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 24.4.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Physikalische Chemie
• Schlagworte: Alchemy • Alessandro Volta • Atmospheric pressure • Atomic Habits • Candle chemistry • Chemical experiments • Combustion zones • Educational chemistry • Einstein • Gas properties • Historical science lectures • Introducing Quantum Theory • Michael Faraday lectures • Midnight in Chernobyl • sapiens • Science lectures • Scientific demonstrations • Tesla • The Great Influenza • What If