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Title: The Chemical History of a Candle
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Clare Boothby, Richard Prairie and
the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Revised by Richard Tonsing.
Summary: "The Chemical History of a Candle" by Michael Faraday is a series of scientific lectures delivered in the mid-19th century aimed at a youthful audience. The work explores the intricate chemical processes involved in the burning of a candle, serving as a gateway to various aspects of natural philosophy and fundamental principles of chemistry. The opening of the text introduces Faraday's approach to explaining the fascinating phenomena related to candles, emphasizing their historical significance and the fundamental scientific truths they embody. It sets the stage for a detailed examination of a candle's structure, the materials used for its manufacture, and the processes that occur during its combustion. Faraday incorporates engaging illustrations and hands-on demonstrations while aiming to inspire curiosity and understanding among his young listeners, thus making complex scientific concepts accessible and relatable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867
Editor: Crookes, William, 1832-1919
EBook No.: 14474
Published: Dec 26, 2004
Downloads: 310
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry
Subject: Candles
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Chemical History of a Candle
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Clare Boothby, Richard Prairie and
the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Revised by Richard Tonsing.
Summary: "The Chemical History of a Candle" by Michael Faraday is a series of scientific lectures delivered in the mid-19th century aimed at a youthful audience. The work explores the intricate chemical processes involved in the burning of a candle, serving as a gateway to various aspects of natural philosophy and fundamental principles of chemistry. The opening of the text introduces Faraday's approach to explaining the fascinating phenomena related to candles, emphasizing their historical significance and the fundamental scientific truths they embody. It sets the stage for a detailed examination of a candle's structure, the materials used for its manufacture, and the processes that occur during its combustion. Faraday incorporates engaging illustrations and hands-on demonstrations while aiming to inspire curiosity and understanding among his young listeners, thus making complex scientific concepts accessible and relatable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867
Editor: Crookes, William, 1832-1919
EBook No.: 14474
Published: Dec 26, 2004
Downloads: 310
Language: English
Subject: Chemistry
Subject: Candles
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.