An introduction to the atomic theory : comprising a sketch of the opinions entertained by the most distinguished ancient and modern philosophers with respect to the constitution of matter / by Charles Daubeny.

  • Daubeny, Charles Giles Bridle, 1795-1867.
Date:
1831
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    CHAPTER III. On the apphcations of which the laws of definite proportions are susceptible. First, in checking the inaccuracies of experiment 87 Secondly, in ascertaining the composition of bodies in cases where chemical analysis would not be available 8f> Thirdly, in forming a basis for a natural system of mineralogy 93 Berzelius' views with respect to mineral bodies 94 Anomalies explained 95 Definite proportions observed in the floral organs of plants . 99 in the orbits described by the planets 100 CHAPTER IV. Arguments derived from other branches of modern science in favour of the existence of indivisible particles, and an inquiry as to how far the doctrine of definite proportions may have been anticipated by the ancients. . Argument in favour of the atomic theory from the limited ex- tent of the atmosphere of the sun, planets, and earth. ... 103 IFrora the existence of a limit to evaporation in all bodies. . 105 i Speculations as to the nature of the elements of matter.... 107 Inquiry how far the doctrine of definite proportions was an- ticipated by Pythagoras or by the Egyptians 109 Sense which that philosopher attached to the word number 112 Reflections as to the knowledge of physics possessed by the eastern nations 115 SServices rendered to science by Democritus 118 ADDITIONAL NOTES. [On the doctrine of a sufficient reason 121 ]0n Boscovich's system ib. Wollaston's views respecting crystallization 122 Dn Mr. Brooke's objections to isomorphism 123 Dn Berthollet's views respecting chemical combination.... 125 APPENDIX. Letter from Dr. Prout in explanation of his views 129 .ctter from Mr. Dalton on the atomic weights of bodies . . 134 able of atomic weights from Dr. Turner 139 able of ditto according to Berzelius, together with his symbols of .simple bodies, and of their compounds with o.vygen . . 143