The Chemical History of a Candle is a book written by Michael Faraday, a renowned scientist and chemist. The book is a detailed account of the chemical reactions that take place when a candle is burned. Faraday's aim in writing the book was to provide a clear and accessible explanation of the science behind the everyday phenomenon of candle burning.The book is divided into six lectures, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the chemical history of a candle. Faraday begins by describing the structure of a candle and ...
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The Chemical History of a Candle is a book written by Michael Faraday, a renowned scientist and chemist. The book is a detailed account of the chemical reactions that take place when a candle is burned. Faraday's aim in writing the book was to provide a clear and accessible explanation of the science behind the everyday phenomenon of candle burning.The book is divided into six lectures, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the chemical history of a candle. Faraday begins by describing the structure of a candle and the chemical components that make up its wick and wax. He then goes on to explain the process of combustion, including the role of oxygen and the chemical reactions that occur as the candle burns.Throughout the book, Faraday uses simple experiments and demonstrations to illustrate the chemical principles he is discussing. He also provides historical context, discussing the contributions of earlier scientists to our understanding of combustion and the properties of gases.Overall, The Chemical History of a Candle is a fascinating and accessible exploration of the science of combustion. It is a must-read for anyone interested in chemistry, physics, or the history of science.You see, then, in the first instance, that a beautiful cup is formed. As the air comes to the candle, it moves upward by the force of the current which the heat of the candle produces, and it so cools all the sides of the wax, tallow, or fuel as to keep the edge much cooler than the part within; the part within melts by the flame that runs down the wick as far as it can go before it is extinguished, but the part on the outside does not melt.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.
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Great edition of a classic chemistry primer written by one of the most innovative experimental scientists of the 19th century.
jac2puchman
Aug 2, 2007
Good to read
This book is good to read, even for those who are not English. The language is clear and easy to understand. Nice experiments within it for to try it at home.
