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... take matter to be as it is presented to the senses , and all speculation further , must be barren of results with respect to the pro- perties of bodies . If the chemist assumes , as he is almost compelled to do , that matter is composed ...
... take matter to be as it is presented to the senses , and all speculation further , must be barren of results with respect to the pro- perties of bodies . If the chemist assumes , as he is almost compelled to do , that matter is composed ...
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... take for granted the thing to be proved , namely , the connexion between the crys- talline shape of the body , and the form of the molecules of which it consists . But we know of no necessary connexion between the shape of a molecule ...
... take for granted the thing to be proved , namely , the connexion between the crys- talline shape of the body , and the form of the molecules of which it consists . But we know of no necessary connexion between the shape of a molecule ...
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... takes place . It would appear from this action , that platinum condenses the gas by contact , and that the sudden evolution of the latent heat of the hydrogen , is sufficient to raise the metal to the state of incandescence . An ...
... takes place . It would appear from this action , that platinum condenses the gas by contact , and that the sudden evolution of the latent heat of the hydrogen , is sufficient to raise the metal to the state of incandescence . An ...
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... takes the place of a metal , and therefore is to be regarded as a metal ; but hydrogen likewise takes the place of oxygen , sulphur , and other bodies , which are not held to be metallic ; and therefore we have no reason to class ...
... takes the place of a metal , and therefore is to be regarded as a metal ; but hydrogen likewise takes the place of oxygen , sulphur , and other bodies , which are not held to be metallic ; and therefore we have no reason to class ...
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... takes place slowly , or rapidly , and with the sensible evolu- tion of heat and light ; and bodies which burn in common air , burn , when ignited in oxygen gas , with increased splen- dour . It is necessary to the respiration of animals ...
... takes place slowly , or rapidly , and with the sensible evolu- tion of heat and light ; and bodies which burn in common air , burn , when ignited in oxygen gas , with increased splen- dour . It is necessary to the respiration of animals ...
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