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The elements of natural philosophy : copiously illustrated by familiar experiments and containing descriptions of instruments, with directions for using : designed for the use of schools and academies (1856)

Sprague, A. W. (Alfred White), 1821-1891 · Boston : Phillips, Sampson & Company · leaf 234

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the positive pole of the same. Placecorks in these, and invert. If a lighted taper be now appliedto the mouth of the tube. A, the gas will burn with a dull flame,showing it to be hydrogen ; if the same taper be extinguished, * These increase the power of the liquid to conduct electricity, and… … How may the elements of which water is composed be separated ? ELECTRIC DECOMPOSITION. 229 except a lingering spark, and placed in the tube, o, it will beinstantly relighted, proving the presence of oxygen. The theory of this decomposition is as follows : By means ofgalvanic action the electrical…

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