TY - BOOK AU - Mendeleyev,Dmitry Ivanovich AU - Lawson,T.A. AU - Kamensky,George TI - The Principles of Chemistry, Volume I AV - QD PY - 2016/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Chemistry KW - Periodic law KW - Argon N1 - Release date is 2016-02-29; E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Jens Nordmann, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org); Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Principles of Chemistry, Volume I" by Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This foundational text serves as an introduction to the principles and methodologies of chemistry, emphasizing the author's philosophical approach to understanding the laws governing chemical processes, notably the periodic law he famously formulated. The book is aimed at students and practitioners in the field, providing insights into the relationships and transformations of chemical substances. The opening of the book includes both a translator’s and author’s preface, where Mendeleyev expresses his intent to harmonize experimental data with theoretical insights, fostering a deeper understanding of chemical principles. He reflects on the evolution of chemistry from observational practices to its establishment as a systematic science, highlighting the importance of historical figures like Lavoisier in framing the principles that underpin it. Mendeleyev's aim is to encourage a spirit of inquiry and experimentation among students, illustrating his conviction that chemistry not only reveals the nature of material substances but also serves practical humanitarian purposes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51326 ER -