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Title: Chemische Unterhaltungen
Original Publication: Berlin: Verlag Peter J. Oestergaard, 1915.
Series Title: Welt und Wissen-Bibliothek
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chemische Unterhaltungen" by Ludwig Wunder is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to demystify various concepts in chemistry by using informal conversational formats, such as letters and dialogues, to make complex topics more accessible to readers. The book covers fundamental principles of chemistry, including the nature of combustion, the differences between chemical and physical processes, and a discussion of atomic and molecular theories. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by explaining the importance of practical experiments in understanding chemistry, emphasizing that mere theoretical knowledge from books is insufficient. The opening chapter begins with a letter addressing a friend, discussing whether a layperson can grasp chemical concepts through self-study. Ludwig Wunder argues that, akin to learning a foreign language, a hands-on approach with experiments is essential. He conveys the idea that effective chemistry education must involve active engagement with the subject matter through experimentation rather than relying solely on textbook learning. This sets the tone for the following chapters, which will delve deeper into specific chemical processes and theories through engaging dialogues and reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wunder, Ludwig, 1878-1949
EBook No.: 75670
Published: Mar 20, 2025
Downloads: 599
Language: German
Subject: Chemistry -- Popular works
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chemische Unterhaltungen
Original Publication: Berlin: Verlag Peter J. Oestergaard, 1915.
Series Title: Welt und Wissen-Bibliothek
Note: Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chemische Unterhaltungen" by Ludwig Wunder is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work aims to demystify various concepts in chemistry by using informal conversational formats, such as letters and dialogues, to make complex topics more accessible to readers. The book covers fundamental principles of chemistry, including the nature of combustion, the differences between chemical and physical processes, and a discussion of atomic and molecular theories. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage by explaining the importance of practical experiments in understanding chemistry, emphasizing that mere theoretical knowledge from books is insufficient. The opening chapter begins with a letter addressing a friend, discussing whether a layperson can grasp chemical concepts through self-study. Ludwig Wunder argues that, akin to learning a foreign language, a hands-on approach with experiments is essential. He conveys the idea that effective chemistry education must involve active engagement with the subject matter through experimentation rather than relying solely on textbook learning. This sets the tone for the following chapters, which will delve deeper into specific chemical processes and theories through engaging dialogues and reflections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wunder, Ludwig, 1878-1949
EBook No.: 75670
Published: Mar 20, 2025
Downloads: 599
Language: German
Subject: Chemistry -- Popular works
LoCC: Science: Chemistry
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.