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... solid form ; and in a tube , if the body should exist in the fluid state . 6. Its solubility in water , mineral acids , alcohol , and ether . 7. The action of the solution upon litmus paper . 8. Its crystalline form . 9. Its peculiar ...
... solid form ; and in a tube , if the body should exist in the fluid state . 6. Its solubility in water , mineral acids , alcohol , and ether . 7. The action of the solution upon litmus paper . 8. Its crystalline form . 9. Its peculiar ...
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... solid and liquid bodies , it is usual to assume pure water as a standard . A cubic inch measure , for example , of distilled water weighs , at the temperature of 60 ° , 252-458 grains , or nearly 252 grains , while a cubic inch measure ...
... solid and liquid bodies , it is usual to assume pure water as a standard . A cubic inch measure , for example , of distilled water weighs , at the temperature of 60 ° , 252-458 grains , or nearly 252 grains , while a cubic inch measure ...
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... solid in the mass . If we take a piece of amber of the size of a cubic inch , and place it in a glass full of rain or distilled water , we shall find that it sinks to the bottom of the vessel . It is , therefore , heavier than water ...
... solid in the mass . If we take a piece of amber of the size of a cubic inch , and place it in a glass full of rain or distilled water , we shall find that it sinks to the bottom of the vessel . It is , therefore , heavier than water ...
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... solid to be examined to the loop and weigh it . Suppose the weight 126 6 grains . Introduce the suspended solid into a tum- bler of distilled water at the temperature of 60 ° , and weigh it . Its weight is now 94.7 grains . Deducting ...
... solid to be examined to the loop and weigh it . Suppose the weight 126 6 grains . Introduce the suspended solid into a tum- bler of distilled water at the temperature of 60 ° , and weigh it . Its weight is now 94.7 grains . Deducting ...
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... solids and liquids , it has been already stated that pure water is taken as the standard of compa- rison or unity . But in reference to gases the standard is dif- ferent . Common or atmospheric air is usually employed for this purpose ...
... solids and liquids , it has been already stated that pure water is taken as the standard of compa- rison or unity . But in reference to gases the standard is dif- ferent . Common or atmospheric air is usually employed for this purpose ...
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