The Chemical History of a Candle
One of the greatest experimental scientists of all time, Michael Faraday (1791a1867) developed the first electric motor, electric generator, and dynamo a essentially creating the science of electrochemistry. This book, the result of six lectures he delivered to young students at Londonas Royal Institution, concerns another form of energy a candlelight. Faraday titled the lectures qThe Chemical History of a Candle, q choosing the subject because, as he explained, qThere is not a law under which any part of this universe is governed which does not come into play and is not touched upon [during the time a candle burns].q That statement is the foundation for a book that describes, with great clarity, the components, function and weight of the atmosphere; the function of a candle wick; capillary attraction; the carbon content in oxygen and living bodies; the production of carbon dioxide from coal gas and sugar; the properties of carbonic acid; respiration and its analogy to the burning of a candle; and much more. There is also a chapter comprising Faraday's qLecture on Platinum.q A useful classroom teaching tool, this classic text will also appeal to a wide audience interested in scientific inquiry.This book, the result of six lectures he delivered to young students at Londonas Royal Institution, concerns another form of energy a candlelight.
| Title | : | The Chemical History of a Candle |
| Author | : | Michael Faraday |
| Publisher | : | Courier Corporation - 2003-01 |
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