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Joseph Priestley on Phlogiston

Primary resource wherein Joseph Priestley defends the theory of Phlogiston, and attempts to falsify theories of combustion, oxygen, and elements, or "the new system of chemistry". This letter was written in 1796.

Keywords:: antiphlogistians, chemistry, historical chemistry, joseph priestley, phlogiston

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Science and Technology / Chemistry / Physical

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Material Type:: Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:: May 7, 2013
Date Modified in MERLOT:: September 14, 2017
Author:: Joseph Priestley
Submitter:: aleia murray

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Upper Division
Technical Format:: Website
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
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Victoria Miller (Student)

9 years ago

This is a very detailed article with a lot of information.

Leo Espinosa (Student)

9 years ago

Very complex article. Ideal for an individual doing post grad work, not recomonded for those who may be in high school much less anything lower than that.