Publisher's Synopsis
Essays On The Effects Produced By Various Processes On Atmospheric Air: With A Particular View To An Investigation Of The Constitution Of Acids (1783) is a scientific book written by Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier. The book is a collection of essays that explore the effects of various processes on atmospheric air, with a particular focus on the investigation of the constitution of acids. Lavoisier was a French chemist who is considered the father of modern chemistry, and this book is one of his most important contributions to the field. In these essays, Lavoisier describes his experiments on the composition and properties of air, including the discovery of oxygen and the role it plays in combustion. He also discusses the chemical reactions that produce acids and the ways in which they can be analyzed and identified. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scientists and non-scientists alike. Overall, Essays On The Effects Produced By Various Processes On Atmospheric Air is a seminal work in the history of chemistry and a testament to Lavoisier's groundbreaking contributions to the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
